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Event:
SYN 961 Hlervu vs. Kutvonen
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
Izmaylov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacArthur Ii with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov throws a big counter head kick but MacArthur Ii avoids it with no problem.
Izmaylov connects with a right hand. MacArthur Ii shakes it off.
A lazy body kick from MacArthur Ii
and Izmaylov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Izmaylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Izmaylov blocks the low kick.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Ii throws out the jab.
MacArthur Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Izmaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Izmaylov defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izmaylov under the eye.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab to the nose.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacArthur Ii has time to react.#T2#
MacArthur Ii lands with a slapping head kick.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii loads up on a big right hand but Izmaylov slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Izmaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izmaylov throws a counter combo.
MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick.#T3#
A big right from Izmaylov misses.
A head kick from MacArthur Ii lands but Izmaylov takes it in his stride.
MacArthur Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii blocks the body kick.
MacArthur Ii scoring well with a low kick there.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Izmaylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Izmaylov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacArthur Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacArthur Ii connects with a looping right hand.
MacArthur Ii pushes Izmaylov away with a front kick.
MacArthur Ii scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
MacArthur Ii's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur Ii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izmaylov walks into a jab.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice hook to Izmaylov's body. Izmaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Izmaylov throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Ii's knee but MacArthur Ii avoids it well.
Izmaylov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Izmaylov moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Izmaylov down.
MacArthur Ii lands a head shot.#KD#
MacArthur Ii drops Izmaylov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Izmaylov looks back up at him and smiles so MacArthur Ii waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Izmaylov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izmaylov misses with the body kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Ii finish him?#T2#
MacArthur Ii scores with a push kick.
MacArthur Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Izmaylov checks a low kick from MacArthur Ii.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Izmaylov down.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Izmaylov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Potemkin Izmaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Izmaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! MacArthur Ii slams his shin into Izmaylov's torso.
Izmaylov thuds his right hand into MacArthur Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Angus MacArthur Ii has been cut.#T3#
MacArthur Ii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacArthur Ii wants to clinch up but Izmaylov keeps it at a distance.
Izmaylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacArthur Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Izmaylov can pounce on him.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur Ii connects with the punch.
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Izmaylov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, MacArthur Ii has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice defenses there by Izmaylov.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Izmaylov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by MacArthur Ii - just one landing.
A punch combination from MacArthur Ii misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Izmaylov down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacArthur Ii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacArthur Ii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Izmaylov if he has to take too many more of those.
Izmaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Izmaylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur Ii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacArthur Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Izmaylov momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Izmaylov misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Izmaylov slips under a jab.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Izmaylov - just one landing.
MacArthur Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izmaylov can do to turn this around?
Izmaylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Izmaylov has knocked MacArthur Ii down with a huge combo! Izmaylov steps away and waves a wobbly MacArthur Ii back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov. #T2#
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacArthur Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the side of Izmaylov's head but Izmaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Izmaylov! But no joy.
MacArthur Ii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
#T3#
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Izmaylov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Izmaylov tries to move into range but MacArthur Ii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Angus MacArthur Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii lands a front kick.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
MacArthur Ii tests Izmaylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
MacArthur Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Izmaylov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Izmaylov fakes the leg kick and cracks MacArthur Ii in the body.
MacArthur Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Izmaylov. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - MacArthur Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izmaylov flicks out a counter leg kick but MacArthur Ii steps away.
MacArthur Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Izmaylov momentarily.
Izmaylov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izmaylov thows a leg kick but MacArthur Ii checks it
and MacArthur Ii counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angus MacArthur Ii.
Well MacArthur Ii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
A relieved looking Angus MacArthur Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SYN 953 Maluga vs. Leifsson 6
Date: Jan 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov lunges at Izmaylov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Izmaylov's hand.
Izmaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov works Izmaylov's body with a nice hook.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov slips a straight right by Izmaylov.
Petrov throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Petrov's side.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov tries to land a front kick but Izmaylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Izmaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Izmaylov avoids a kick to the body.
Petrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vasil Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
Petrov scores with a hook.#KD2#
Izmaylov lands a big right hand that sends Petrov crashing to the mat! Izmaylov stays standing though and waves Petrov back to his feet!#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Izmaylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrov throws the left hand but Izmaylov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Petrov.
Izmaylov misses with a straight right.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Izmaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Izmaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Izmaylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Izmaylov thinks about the counter body kick.
Izmaylov connects with the punch.
Izmaylov lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Izmaylov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Izmaylov counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izmaylov under the eye.
Izmaylov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov throws a hook but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Izmaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Izmaylov moves away and avoids it.
Izmaylov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Izmaylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov pushes Petrov away with a front kick.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Izmaylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Izmaylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#Vasil Petrov's cut is getting worse.
Izmaylov swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Izmaylov missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Petrov.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Izmaylov's leg. Izmaylov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Izmaylov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Petrov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Izmaylov follows Petrov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
After winning the bout, Potemkin Izmaylov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 945 Krylov vs. Stark
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Chelios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Izmaylov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chelios checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chelios lands a front kick.
Izmaylov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses
and Chelios counters with a head kick.
Izmaylov thuds a left hand into Chelios's body.
Chelios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Izmaylov throws out a counter right but Chelios avoids it with no problem.
Chelios fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A clash of legs there as Chelios blocks the low kick.
Chelios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chelios fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Izmaylov motions for Chelios to come forward. Izmaylov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izmaylov throws out the jab.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body
and Chelios counters with a straight right hand.
Chelios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Chelios was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Izmaylov.
Chelios jabs at Izmaylov's body.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Chelios checks a low kick from Izmaylov.
Chelios appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izmaylov tries to score with a low kick but Chelios moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Chelios.
Chelios scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Izmaylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Izmaylov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izmaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chelios.
Izmaylov throws a lazy right hand but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Izmaylov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Chelios as he connects with a hook.
Chelios throws a body punch but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Chelios goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chelios throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chelioss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Izmaylov misses with a looping right.
Izmaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chelios.
Chelios just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Chelios slaps the foot to one side.
Izmaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chelios.
Izmaylov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Izmaylov throws a lazy right hand but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chelios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Izmaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Chelios is wise to it.
Chelios misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Chelios tenderised Izmaylov's leg. Izmaylov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot.
Chelios appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chelios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chelios is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chelios avoids a kick to the body.
Chelios jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Izmaylov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Izmaylov duly obliges.
Chelios moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Chelios moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
A little feinted left hand from Chelios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chelios wants to slow Izmaylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Izmaylov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a lovely overhand right.
Chelios jabs Izmaylov right on the nose. Izmaylov blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Chelios lands a left and a right that send Izmaylov crashing to the mat, dazed. Chelios thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Izmaylov is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chelios slips a straight right by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelios finish him?
Chelios throws a body shot but no joy.
Izmaylov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chelios is looking to score with low kicks.
Izmaylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Izmaylov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chelios was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chelios fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Izmaylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jensen Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Chelios lands a big head kick that sends Izmaylov tumbling to the mat! Chelios takes a step backwards and waves Izmaylov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Izmaylov is rocked!
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chelios throws a big counter combination but Izmaylov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Izmaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelios finish him?
Izmaylov throws a right hand that misses
and Chelios counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jensen Chelios!
An out of breath Jensen Chelios thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 939 Exotic vs. Machado
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Maldonado connects with a solid leg kick.
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Izmaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Maldonado is wise to it.
Maldonado throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov scores with a head kick.
Izmaylov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldonado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izmaylov throws out the jab.
Maldonado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Izmaylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maldonado.
A bone on bone clash there as Izmaylov blocks the leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izmaylov delivers a nice body kick.
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Maldonado avoids the punch easily.
Izmaylov connects with a single shot there.
Maldonado moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov walks into a jab.
Izmaylov cracks Maldonado with an open hand slap.#T1#
Izmaylov thumps Maldonado with a low kick.
Izmaylov looks to throw a body kick
enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab.
Izmaylov lands with a nice combination. Maldonado backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Maldonado is rocked!
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Izmaylov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maldonado lands with a hook. Izmaylov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Izmaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maldonado moves out of range of the leg kick from Izmaylov.
Maldonado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Izmaylov lands a jab to the nose.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov blocks a leg kick.
Izmaylov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldonado is just out of range.
Izmaylov swings widly with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldonado avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Maldonado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a body shot.
Izmaylov throws a looping overhand right but Maldonado ducks down to avoid it.
Maldonado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado.
Izmaylov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maldonado on the side of the head.
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, jab by Maldonado - just one landing.
Maldonado seems to have got his legs back now.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Maldonado.
Izmaylov lands a head shot.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado.
Nice defenses there by Maldonado.#T3#
Izmaylov thuds his right hand into Maldonado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldonado misses the target.
A big right from Maldonado misses.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldonado, as that shot connected.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Maldonado strikes.
Izmaylov delivers a nice body kick.
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a low kick, looking for Izmaylov's leg but Izmaylov calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a straight left.
Maldonado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izmaylov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Maldonado's ribcage but misses.
As Izmaylov backs away, Maldonado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Maldonado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Izmaylov finds it's way round the side to connect with Maldonado's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maldonado if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldonado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldonado lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maldonado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Izmaylov. That did some damage!
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Maldonado blocks a head kick by Izmaylov.
Maldonado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maldonado lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldonado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maldonado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldonado is looking to chop away at Izmaylov's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Izmaylov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Izmaylov keeps Maldonado at a distance using the push kick.
Maldonado swings for the body but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Maldonado counter with a right hand.
Maldonado looks to land a body kick but Izmaylov moved away.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Maldonado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmaylov.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izmaylov defending well as Maldonado loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Izmaylov moves out of range of the leg kick from Maldonado.
Izmaylov connects with a jab.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Maldonado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izmaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldonado.
Jab by Izmaylov.
Maldonado scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maldonado might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldonado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Izmaylov.
Maldonado throws a lazy uppercut
and Izmaylov counters with a solid body kick.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Maldonado saw that one coming.
Maldonado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Maldonado's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Izmaylov misses. #T2#
Maldonado avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
Maldonado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Izmaylov just manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maldonado.
Izmaylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldonado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Izmaylov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado misses with a looping left.
Maldonado tries a low kick but Izmaylov avoids it.
Maldonado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izmaylov misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
Izmaylov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick lands for Izmaylov.
#T3#
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Maldonado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maldonado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Izmaylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maldonado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldonado avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izmaylov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Izmaylov throws out a powerful jab.
Maldonado throws a solid leg kick but Izmaylov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maldonado.
Izmaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Izmaylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maldonado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maldonado lands a nice hook to Izmaylov's body. Izmaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Izmaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Maldonado moves out of range easily.
Izmaylov blocks a jab.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldonado thuds his right hand into Izmaylov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy body kick from Izmaylov
and Maldonado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izmaylov lands a right hook to the body.
Maldonado misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Maldonado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Izmaylov is able to avoid easily.
Maldonado moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Maldonado lands a glancing blow to the side of Izmaylov's head.
Izmaylov wants to slow Maldonado down by chopping away at his legs.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Izmaylov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Izmaylov moved out of range nicely.
Izmaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Maldonado is wise to it.
Maldonado avoids a kick to the body.
Izmaylov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Maldonado.
Maldonado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maldonado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Izmaylov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Maldonado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Izmaylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maldonado.
Maldonado is looking to score with low kicks.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maldonado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldonado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izmaylov. Izmaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Maldonado swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Izmaylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldonado missing with a left hand there. Izmaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldonado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ralphie Maldonado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izmaylov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov staying out of range there.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maldonado connects with a solid leg kick.
Izmaylov looks to land a combination but Maldonado avoids it well.
A cross from Maldonado lands.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Maldonado is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maldonado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Izmaylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmaylov blocks a jab.
Maldonado scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Maldonado blocks the leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maldonado at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maldonado.
Maldonado throws an overhand right that lands on Izmaylov's shoulder, as Izmaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Izmaylov swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Maldonado moved away.
Izmaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Maldonado lands with a cross.
Izmaylov staying out of range there.
Maldonado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maldonado moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Izmaylov is rocked!
Maldonado dodges the punch combination from Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Izmaylov thuds his right hand into Maldonado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Izmaylov lands with a straight right. Maldonado didn't see that one coming.
Maldonado throws out a loose jab but Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izmaylov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maldonado lands with a shot to the body.
Maldonado blocks a low kick nicely.
Maldonado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Izmaylov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maldonado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maldonado misses with a hook
and Izmaylov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Potemkin Izmaylov.
Well Izmaylov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 935 Randleman vs. Dionisy
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bangin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
Bangin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Izmaylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bangin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Izmaylov digs a good hook to Bangin's body.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some bone on bone action there as Bangin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good shot there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Bangin avoids it.#T1#
Bangin defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Izmaylov throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
Izmaylov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bangin eats them both and turns towards Izmaylov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Izmaylov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bangin momentarily.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bangin with the counter takedown but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Izmaylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bangin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut. Bangin saw that one coming.
Potemkin Izmaylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izmaylov.
Bangin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov lands with a nice body punch.
Izmaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin blocks a jab.
Bangin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
And Bangin tries to counter it with a takedown but Izmaylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov misses the shot to the body.
Bangin slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin with the counter takedown but Izmaylov avoids it easily.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
And Bangin tries to counter it with a takedown but Izmaylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Bangin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Bangin avoids it.
Izmaylov swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin slips under a jab.
Bangin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Izmaylov defends it well.
Izmaylov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Bangin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Izmaylov throws a series of punches but Bangin avoids them all with ease.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that misses.
Izmaylov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izmaylov throws out the jab.
Izmaylov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bangin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body kick there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bangin with the counter takedown but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Izmaylov throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Bangin feints the counter takedown.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bangin checks it well.
Izmaylov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Izmaylov defends it well.
Izmaylov lands a jab to the nose.
Izmaylov misses the shot to the body.
Bangin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin blocks the body kick.
Bangin with the counter takedown but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov jabs at Bangin's body.#T1#
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Bangin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bangin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Izmaylov has got the better of the exchanges.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Bangin with the counter takedown but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Izmaylov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Izmaylov lands a jab to Bangin's midsection.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Bangin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov throws a front kick aimed at Bangin's knee but Bangin avoids it well.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Bangin moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
And Bangin tries to counter it with a takedown but Izmaylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bangin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bangin tries to move into range but Izmaylov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Izmaylov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Bangin avoids it.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bangin checks it well.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Izmaylov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bangin off the cage and back into range.
Izmaylov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Izmaylov defends it well.
Izmaylov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Bangin saw that one coming.
And Bangin tries to counter it with a takedown but Izmaylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bangin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Izmaylov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bangin.
A head kick misses from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
And Bangin tries to counter it with a takedown but Izmaylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Izmaylov defends it well.
Bangin moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin with the counter takedown but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Izmaylov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Izmaylov throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Izmaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangin can do to turn this around?
Izmaylov throws a series of punches but Bangin avoids them all with ease.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Izmaylov lands with a straight right. Bangin didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Izmaylov clobbers Bangin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Izmaylov. Those never looked like landing.
Izmaylov is looking to wear down Bangin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Izmaylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Bangin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Izmaylov defends it well.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Bangin with the counter takedown but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Bangin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Izmaylov looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Bangin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bangin.
Izmaylov is looking to stand back up but Bangin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Izmaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Izmaylov wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Izmaylov is trying to escape back to his feet but Bangin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Bangin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Izmaylov misses with a head kick.
And Bangin tries to counter it with a takedown but Izmaylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Bangin saw that one coming.
Bangin ducks right into an uppercut from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bangin feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Bangin moved away.
Izmaylov lands a glancing blow to the side of Bangin's head.
Bangin slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Bangin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Izmaylov defends it well.
Izmaylov is looking to score with low kicks.
Bangin with the counter takedown but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Izmaylov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangin feints the counter takedown.
Bangin moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.
Izzy Bangin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Izmaylov misses the jab.
Potemkin Izmaylov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izmaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Izmaylov motions for Bangin to come forward. Izmaylov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Izmaylov tries a low kick but Bangin avoids it.
Bangin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bangin feints the counter takedown.
Izmaylov throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Izmaylov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Bangin feints the counter takedown.
Potemkin Izmaylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Izmaylov takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Bangin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Izmaylov defends it well.
Izmaylov works over Bangin's head and body with a nice combination.
Bangin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bangin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bangin dodges the punch combination from Izmaylov.
Bangin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Izmaylov defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Izmaylov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
After winning the bout, Potemkin Izmaylov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 932 CDB vs. Steve III
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Izmaylov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Izmaylov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Izmaylov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cressbeckler, as that shot connected.
Cressbeckler blocks a head kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cressbeckler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Izmaylov with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Izmaylov connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cressbeckler throws a shot from downtown. Izmaylov moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Izmaylov. #T1#
Izmaylov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Izmaylov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cressbeckler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice strike.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to Izmaylov's midsection.
Cressbeckler cracks a nice hook into Izmaylov's ribs.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Izmaylov digs a good hook to Cressbeckler's body.
Izmaylov throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cressbeckler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Izmaylov on the side of the head.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izmaylov throws out the jab.
Izmaylov misses with a hook to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izmaylov misses with a jab to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Danga de danga de dang - Izmaylov scores with a four punch combination!
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cressbeckler wants to slow Izmaylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Izmaylov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Izmaylov misses the shot to the body.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Izmaylov as he checks the leg kick.
Izmaylov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
Izmaylov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cressbeckler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cressbeckler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cressbeckler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Izmaylov's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler dips to his left and cracks Izmaylov with an uppercut!
Cressbeckler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cressbeckler thows a body kick. Izmaylov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Izmaylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Izmaylov motions for Cressbeckler to come forward. Izmaylov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov scores with a spinning back kick!
Izmaylov looks to land a right hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries to work over Cressbeckler's front leg with a kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that misses.
Izmaylov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Izmaylov avoids it.
Izmaylov lands a nice hook to Cressbeckler's body. Cressbeckler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut
and Cressbeckler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Izmaylov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Izmaylov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Izmaylov finds it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Izmaylov on the side of the head.
Izmaylov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Izmaylov looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
As Izmaylov backs away, Cressbeckler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joad Cressbeckler is winning the standup battle so far.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick that knocks Izmaylov off balance momentarily.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the leg kick from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izmaylov scores with a hook to the body. Cressbeckler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Izmaylov lands with a cross.
Izmaylov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Izmaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Izmaylov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler lands a jab.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cressbeckler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Cressbeckler blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cressbeckler lands with an uppercut that bounces Izmaylov off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler wants to land a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range.
Izmaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Izmaylov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Izmaylov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Izmaylov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izmaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Izmaylov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick as Cressbeckler jumps back.
Cressbeckler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
Izmaylov counters with a body kick.
Cressbeckler tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmaylov cracks Cressbeckler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the strikes.
Izmaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Izmaylov checks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler avoids a kick to the body.
Cressbeckler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Izmaylov blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Cressbeckler throws an off balance right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Izmaylov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut.
Cressbeckler throws the kick towards the body but Izmaylov avoids it.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov cracks Cressbeckler with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from Cressbeckler misses.
Izmaylov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Izmaylov misses with a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Cressbeckler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Potemkin Izmaylov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Izmaylov misses with a looping right.
Izmaylov scores with a body shot.
Izmaylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Izmaylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Izmaylov scoring well with a low kick there.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Izmaylov misses.
Izmaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Izmaylov throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a three punch combo that has Izmaylov backing up. Izmaylov nods at Cressbeckler to acknowledge the strikes.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Cressbeckler.#T1#
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Izmaylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Cressbeckler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cressbeckler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cressbeckler blocks the body kick.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter punch.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Cressbeckler slaps the foot to one side.
Cressbeckler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Izmaylov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Izmaylov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Izmaylov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Izmaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Izmaylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.#T3#
Izmaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cressbeckler's sensitive parts.
Izmaylov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Izmaylov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Izmaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Izmaylov throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
And Cressbeckler counters with a quick kick to the body but Izmaylov blocks it.
Izmaylov lands a head shot.
Izmaylov moves out of range of the body kick.
Izmaylov tests Cressbeckler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izmaylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cressbeckler keeps Izmaylov at a distance using the push kick.
Nice jab there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Cressbeckler moved away.#T4#
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Izmaylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izmaylov loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler looks to throw the jab but Izmaylov is out of range.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Izmaylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Izmaylov ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cressbeckler. Izmaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Izmaylov lands a jab to Cressbeckler's midsection.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Potemkin Izmaylov just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cressbeckler looks to throw the jab but Izmaylov is out of range.
Izmaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Cressbeckler's side.
A lazy left from Cressbeckler finds it's target.
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
Cressbeckler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Cressbeckler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cressbeckler lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Izmaylov misses its intended target.
Izmaylov connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
Izmaylov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cressbeckler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cressbeckler lands a nice hook to Izmaylov's body. Izmaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cressbeckler lands with a good body shot.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Izmaylov connects with a body shot that sends Cressbeckler's belly button to the back.
Izmaylov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cressbeckler cracks Izmaylov with a good jab.
Izmaylov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izmaylov blocks a head kick by Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Izmaylov blocks a head kick by Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izmaylov misses with a jab to the body
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Izmaylov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov is looking to chop away at Cressbeckler's legs.
Izmaylov walks into a stiff left hand from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Izmaylov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Good shot there by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a looping left.
Izmaylov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izmaylov misses with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Izmaylov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Izmaylov. Beautiful body shot.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.#T4#
Izmaylov misses with a head kick.
A jab from Cressbeckler finds it's way through Izmaylov's defenses.
A low kick from Izmaylov misses
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Izmaylov. That one must have hurt.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice body shot.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Izmaylov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler had his way with Potemkin Izmaylov in that round.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Izmaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Izmaylov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Cressbeckler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Izmaylov blocks a jab.
Izmaylov scores with a nice body kick.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cressbeckler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Cressbeckler lands.
Izmaylov slips under a jab.#T1#
Cressbeckler with a jab.
Cressbeckler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cressbeckler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Izmaylov's sensitive parts.
Cressbeckler throws a looping overhand right but Izmaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Izmaylov throws a front kick that sends Cressbeckler stumbling back into the cage.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but Izmaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Izmaylov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Izmaylov.
A big left from Izmaylov misses.
Izmaylov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Cressbeckler. #T2#
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler tried to counter with a leg kick but Izmaylov avoided it.
Cressbeckler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cressbeckler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Izmaylov looks to land a right hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Izmaylov moved out of range.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Izmaylov
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
Izmaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov tried to score with a low kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
Cressbeckler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Izmaylov just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Izmaylov.#T3#
Izmaylov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Izmaylov. That's going to slow Cressbeckler down.
Cressbeckler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Izmaylov lands a right hook to the body.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov throws an off balance right hand
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cressbeckler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cressbeckler takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler throws a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Cressbeckler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Cressbeckler throws a body kick.
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joad Cressbeckler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cressbeckler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
A victorious Joad Cressbeckler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SYN 929 Payer vs. Perkele
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the body
and Izmaylov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Barrengarry.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izmaylov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barrengarry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov misses with a hook.
A jab from Barrengarry finds it's way through Izmaylov's defenses.
A cross from Barrengarry lands.
Barrengarry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Barrengarry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Izmaylov fakes the leg kick and cracks Barrengarry in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry throws a solid leg kick but Izmaylov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrengarry.
As Barrengarry backs off Izmaylov throws a huge counter combo but Barrengarry manages to avoid it all.
Izmaylov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Izmaylov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barrengarry throws a body kick that misses.
Barrengarry throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Izmaylov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Izmaylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrengarry throws a lazy right hand but Izmaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Izmaylov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Izmaylov is out of range.
Izmaylov is looking for the big counter here.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws out a counter right but Barrengarry avoids it with no problem.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry throws a hook but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Barrengarry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Izmaylov connects with a right hand. Barrengarry shakes it off.
A big right from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Izmaylov is out of range.
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Izmaylov is out of range. #T2#
Barrengarry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Logan Barrengarry has been cut.
Izmaylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrengarry cracks Izmaylov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Izmaylov misses with a series of wild punches.
Barrengarry catches Izmaylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barrengarry misses with a straight left.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a hook. Izmaylov ducked under it nicely.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry scores with a nice body kick.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Izmaylov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrengarry misses with a jab to the body
and Izmaylov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barrengarry thinking.
Barrengarry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that Barrengarry semi-blocks.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Barrengarry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Barrengarry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barrengarry throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barrengarry!
Izmaylov fakes the leg kick and cracks Barrengarry in the body.
Izmaylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barrengarry tries to work over Izmaylov's front leg with a kick but Izmaylov checks it.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Izmaylov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barrengarry throws the kick towards the body but Izmaylov avoids it.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrengarry thows a leg kick but Izmaylov checks it
and Izmaylov counters with a body kick that stops Barrengarry in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Izmaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Izmaylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrengarry missing with a left hand there. Izmaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Izmaylov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrengarry digs a good body shot into Izmaylov's ribs.
Barrengarry connects with a nice looking jab.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barrengarry lands with a nice body punch.
Barrengarry throws a chopping leg kick but Izmaylov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barrengarry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Izmaylov is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a jab to the body
and Izmaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrengarry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Barrengarry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Barrengarry. That snapped Izmaylov's head back.
Barrengarry connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Izmaylov misses.
Barrengarry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barrengarry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Izmaylov lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barrengarry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Izmaylov - the referee stops the clock and Barrengarry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Izmaylov. Barrengarry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut there from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Izmaylov as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Barrengarry tenderised Izmaylov's leg. Izmaylov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barrengarry feints and then cracks Izmaylov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Izmaylov down.
Barrengarry feints and then cracks Izmaylov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Izmaylov down.
Barrengarry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izmaylov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry scores with a push kick.
Izmaylov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Barrengarry moved away.
Barrengarry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Izmaylov checks it well.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Izmaylov tries to work over Barrengarry's front leg with a kick but Barrengarry checks it.
Izmaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izmaylov tries to land a body kick
and Barrengarry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrengarry thumps Izmaylov with a low kick.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body.
Logan Barrengarry is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Izmaylov does it's job there.
Barrengarry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrengarry with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Izmaylov misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrengarry misses the target.
Barrengarry throws the kick towards the body but Izmaylov avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Izmaylov! But no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Izmaylov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Barrengarry strikes.
Izmaylov throws out a counter right but Barrengarry avoids it with no problem.
Izmaylov lands with a slapping head kick.
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Izmaylov checks it.
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Barrengarry saw that one coming.
Izmaylov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrengarry's hands.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Izmaylov misses with a looping left.
Barrengarry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Izmaylov scores with a push kick.
Barrengarry misses with a looping right.
Barrengarry checks the leg kick.
Izmaylov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrengarry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Izmaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrengarry throws out the jab.
Good work by Izmaylov as he checks the leg kick.
Izmaylov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barrengarry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmaylov looks to throw the jab but Barrengarry is out of range. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry feints and then cracks Izmaylov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Izmaylov down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Barrengarry avoids it.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrengarry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick
enabling Izmaylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the body
and Izmaylov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but Izmaylov moves out of range easily.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barrengarry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Izmaylov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barrengarry has got the better of the exchanges.
Izmaylov lands a brutal head kick. Barrengarry looks out on his feet and Izmaylov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Potemkin Izmaylov!
During a confident post fight interview, Potemkin Izmaylov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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SYN 922 Vice City
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Izmaylov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Izmaylov thuds a left hand into Woods's body.
Izmaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Izmaylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Woods has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Woods.
Woods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woods throws a quick inside leg kick.
Izmaylov checks a leg kick nicely.
And Izmaylov responds with a good body kick, but Woods manages to step out the way in time.
Woods lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov.
Woods checks a leg kick nicely.
Izmaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods throws a front kick aimed at Izmaylov's knee but Izmaylov avoids it well.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Woods misses with a straight right.
Woods pivots, looking for a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range and Woods settles back down.
Woods misses with a body shot
and Izmaylov counters with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick. #T1#
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Woods throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Izmaylov on the side of the head.
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Izmaylov slips a straight right by Woods.
Izmaylov throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Woods - just one landing.
Woods takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Woods. That's going to slow Izmaylov down.
Woods thumps Izmaylov with a low kick.
Izmaylov takes one to the chin there.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Woods connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Woods finds it's target.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woods has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Woods walks into a stiff left hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Izmaylov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Woods throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Woods checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shaquan Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range. #T2#
Izmaylov takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Izmaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woods throws out the jab.
Izmaylov lands with a kick to the temple. Woods shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Woods defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Izmaylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woods.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods tries to land a front kick but Izmaylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Woods motions for Izmaylov to come forward. Woods throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods connects with a good right hand that stumbles Izmaylov. Izmaylov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov throws a chopping leg kick but Woods manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Woods on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Woods wants to land a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range.
Izmaylov is looking to slow Woods down with leg kicks.
Woods throws the left hand but Izmaylov avoids the punch easily.
Izmaylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Woods checks a leg kick. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Woods jabs Izmaylov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Woods throws out a powerful jab.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Woods.
Woods uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Woods tries to land a front kick but Izmaylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Izmaylov misses.
Woods throws a body punch but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Izmaylov checks a leg kick.
Woods swings for the body but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
Izmaylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Woods tests Izmaylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izmaylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Woods if he has to take too many more of those.
Woods throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods misses with a low kick.
Woods walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Izmaylov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Izmaylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woods.
Izmaylov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a nice body kick.
Izmaylov misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods avoids a kick to the body.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Woods.
Woods swings for the body but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Woods is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
Woods is looking to score with low kicks.
Woods is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woods lands a head shot.
Woods slips a straight right by Izmaylov.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Izmaylov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Izmaylov avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shaquan Woods will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Woods feints and then cracks Izmaylov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Izmaylov down.
Izmaylov misses with a looping left.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Woods.
Izmaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woods's sensitive parts.
Woods feints and then cracks Izmaylov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Izmaylov down.
Woods lands with a nice body kick.
Woods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woods takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
Woods lands with an uppercut that bounces Izmaylov off the cage and back into range.
Woods throws out a loose jab but Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izmaylov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Woods thows a leg kick but Izmaylov checks it
and Izmaylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izmaylov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Woods throws a leg kick but Izmaylov sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woods connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from Woods. Those never looked like landing.
Woods smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Izmaylov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Woods has got the better of the exchanges.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
A slow jab from Izmaylov misses its intended target.
Woods misses with a looping left.
Woods is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmaylov.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Woods throws a leg kick but Izmaylov checks it.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Izmaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov checks the leg kick.
Izmaylov tries to score with a low kick but Woods moves his leg out of the way.
Woods half committed to a counter leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Woods.
Woods throws a solid leg kick but Izmaylov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woods.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Woods fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Izmaylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izmaylov throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Woods misses its target.
Woods keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Izmaylov sizes up Woods with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Woods attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Woods lands with a cross.
Izmaylov scores with a hook.
Izmaylov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Woods takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Izmaylov misses.
Woods appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Woods throws a hook but Izmaylov blocks it.
Woods misses the jab.
Woods staying out of range there.
Izmaylov wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Izmaylov.
Woods is looking to land body kicks.
Shaquan Woods is winning the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov scores with a hook.#T3#
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov with a nice calf kick.
Woods throws a front kick aimed at Izmaylov's knee but Izmaylov avoids it well.
Woods scores with a jab.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods checks a low kick from Izmaylov.
Woods fakes the leg kick and cracks Izmaylov in the body.
Izmaylov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Izmaylov takes one on the button.
A jab from Izmaylov does it's job there.
Woods lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods looks to land a left hand but Izmaylov moved out of range nicely.
Woods connects with a good right hand that stumbles Izmaylov. Izmaylov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Woods throws a body punch but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov dips to his left and cracks Woods with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izmaylov checks the leg kick.#T4#
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Woods slaps the foot to one side.
Woods jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woods pivots, looking for a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range and Woods settles back down.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Woods.
Izmaylov connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#Shaquan Woods's cut is getting worse.
Woods connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Woods shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Izmaylov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Woods with a body shot.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.
Izmaylov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaquan Woods will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Woods thows a leg kick but Izmaylov checks it
and Izmaylov counters with a nice body kick.
Woods defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Izmaylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods checks a leg kick nicely.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot.
Izmaylov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Woods eats them both and turns towards Izmaylov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Woods's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izmaylov under the eye.
Woods fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Izmaylov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Woods thuds his shin into the meat of Izmaylov's side.
Woods scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods throws a body punch but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Woods off balance momentarily.
Izmaylov thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Woods pivots, looking for a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range and Woods settles back down. #T1#
Woods throws a quick inside leg kick.
Izmaylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Izmaylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Izmaylov tenderised Woods's leg. Woods is trying to keep his angry face on.
Izmaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woods.
Woods misses with a right hand
and Izmaylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Izmaylov as he connects with a hook.
Woods throws out a leg kick but Izmaylov moves out of range and Woods only half commits.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Izmaylov moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Izmaylov.
Woods with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
enabling Izmaylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Woods throws a solid leg kick but Izmaylov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woods.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Woods crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Izmaylov - the referee stops the clock and Woods gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Izmaylov. Woods manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Izmaylov wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
Izmaylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woods looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Potemkin Izmaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Good leg kick by Izmaylov.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woods misses with a hook. Izmaylov ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Woods. That's going to slow Izmaylov down.
Woods looks to land a combination but Izmaylov avoids it well.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Izmaylov throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Izmaylov has knocked Woods down with a huge combo! Izmaylov steps away and waves a wobbly Woods back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Woods is rocked!
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods misses with a low kick.
Woods seems to have got his legs back now.
Izmaylov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woods can pounce on him.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
Izmaylov throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
Woods misses with a straight left.
A jab from Izmaylov finds it's way through Woods's defenses. #CUT2#Shaquan Woods's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Izmaylov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Izmaylov defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Woods thuds a left hand into Izmaylov's body.
Woods buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Woods there as he acknowledges the shot.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Woods.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Izmaylov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Izmaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izmaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods is looking to land body kicks.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods throws the kick towards the body but Izmaylov avoids it.
Woods walks into a stiff left hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woods with a nice cross.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woods with a nice calf kick.
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
Woods's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Woods misses with a straight right.
Izmaylov misses with a straight left.
A big right from Izmaylov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Izmaylov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Woods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Woods appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Izmaylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Woods has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquan Woods!
After winning the bout, Shaquan Woods thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 916 Randleman vs. Krylov 3
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Izmaylov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sector.
Izmaylov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Izmaylov checks a leg kick.#KD#
Sector lands a big head kick that sends Izmaylov tumbling to the mat! Sector takes a step backwards and waves Izmaylov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Izmaylov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sector doesn't manage to clinch there - Izmaylov circles away.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sector moves away.
Sector throws a counter high kick but Izmaylov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sector dodges the punch combination from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sector manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sector misses the target.
Izmaylov cracks Sector with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sector walks into a left hand.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sector.
Sector half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
A jab from Izmaylov does it's job there.
Izmaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Izmaylov throws a lazy right hand but Sector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Izmaylov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Izmaylov jabs at Sector's body.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov thows a leg kick but Sector checks it
and Izmaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut. Sector saw that one coming.
We've been told by Sector's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sector steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Izmaylov. That one must have hurt.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick #KD#
and Sector counters with a crisp one two that drops Izmaylov! Sector thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Izmaylov to his feet! Izmaylov is in big trouble!
Izmaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sector finish him?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov misses with a head kick.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Sector avoids it.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Izmaylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sector misses with an uppercut. Izmaylov saw that one coming.
Izmaylov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sector on the side of the head.
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Sector is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sector takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sector on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sector feints a jab promting Izmaylov to slip. Sector then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Izmaylov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Izmaylov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sector is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Izmaylov scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Izmaylov defending well as Sector loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Izmaylov - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Izmaylov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Izmaylov connects with an inside leg kick.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sector's sensitive parts.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body
and Sector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sector on the side of the head.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Izmaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izmaylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov misses the jab.
Sector appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sector avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Sector was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Izmaylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Izmaylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sector looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Izmaylov can pounce on him.
Izmaylov pushes Sector away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sector misses with a hook
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sector gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Sector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sector looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sector checks a low kick from Izmaylov.
Sector defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Sector slips under a jab from Izmaylov.
Sector went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Izmaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Izmaylov.
Sector pivots, looking for a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range and Sector settles back down.
Izmaylov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sector avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov loads up on a big right hand but Sector slips the punch.
Sector takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Sector looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Sector counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Izmaylov.
Sector takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sector scores with a hook to the body. Izmaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Izmaylov thumps Sector with a low kick.
Sector throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sector will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Sector is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
As Izmaylov looks to move away, Sector throws a big counter combo but Izmaylov just gets out of the way.#T3#
A lazy left from Sector finds it's target.
Izmaylov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sector fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sector avoids a kick to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Sector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izmaylov.
Izmaylov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Summa Sector has been cut.
Sector is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sector takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Izmaylov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Izmaylov!
#T4#
Sector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Izmaylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sector if he has to take too many more of those.
Sector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izmaylov.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Izmaylov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Sector's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sector moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Sector went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Sector moves out of range.
Sector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Summa Sector's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Sector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Izmaylov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Izmaylov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sector throws a head kick that misses.
Izmaylov thinks about the counter body kick.
Izmaylov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sector on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Izmaylov. That's going to slow Sector down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector connects with the punch.
Izmaylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Izmaylov backs away, Sector returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sector moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Izmaylov fakes the leg kick and cracks Sector in the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Sector throws a leg kick which misses Izmaylov's front leg but catches the back leg as Izmaylov tries to avoid it.
Sector avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
As Izmaylov looks to move away, Sector throws a big counter combo but Izmaylov just gets out of the way.
Izmaylov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sector feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Izmaylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Izmaylov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Sector strikes.
Sector checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Izmaylov lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Izmaylov.
#T2#
Sector moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Sector tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov throws a wild body kick that Sector sees coming a mile off.
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izmaylov.
Sector is looking to counter punch.
Sector tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Izmaylov misses with a double jab
and Sector counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Sector moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sector misses the target.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Izmaylov scores with a decent looking hook.
Izmaylov swings widly with a right hand
and Sector counters with a low kick, right behind Izmaylov 's knee. #CL#
Sector closes the distance and pushes Izmaylov back into the cage.
Izmaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izmaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sector throws a head punch that misses.
Sector working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sector lands with a short shot to the head.
Izmaylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sector gets through Izmaylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Izmaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Sector manages to break the clinch.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Sector was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sector swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Izmaylov looks to throw the jab but Sector is out of range.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Sector moves out of range.
Sector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sector manages to avoid it.
Sector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sector moves away from the strike by Izmaylov.
Sector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Sector moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sector blocks the body kick.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Summa Sector's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Izmaylov throws a solid leg kick but Sector takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Izmaylov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Izmaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the side of Sector's head but Sector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Izmaylov throws a looping overhand right but Sector ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov jabs Sector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Izmaylov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov lands a front kick.
Sector avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Izmaylov missing with a left hand there. Sector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sector tests Izmaylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Izmaylov throws a front kick that sends Sector stumbling back into the cage.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut. Sector saw that one coming.
It looked like Sector wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Sector moves into the clinch successfully.
Izmaylov tries to work over Sector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izmaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izmaylov.
Sector scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Izmaylov working aggressively here.
Izmaylov misses with some punches.
Sector throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Izmaylovs head.
Still in the clinch, Izmaylov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Izmaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izmaylov misses with some punches.
Izmaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Sector manages to break the clinch.
Sector takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sector misses with a low kick.
A big left from Sector misses.
Sector misses the jab.
Sector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.
Sector throwing a counter right hand but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Izmaylov looks to land a left hand but Sector moved out of range nicely.
Sector lands a jab to the nose.
Sector doesn't manage to clinch there - Izmaylov circles away.
Izmaylov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Izmaylov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sector slips a straight right by Izmaylov.
A little feinted left hand from Sector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sector throwing a counter right hand but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Sector drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sector throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sector takes one on the button.
Sector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sector.#CL#
Sector moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sector fails to land.
Izmaylov throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Summa Sector's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Izmaylov connects with the punch.
Summa Sector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sector on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Izmaylov lands a slapping body shot.
Sector slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Sector tries to clinch up but Izmaylov circles away and keeps his distance.
Izmaylov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sector counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Izmaylov badly! He tries to strike back but Sector puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Izmaylov out cold! Oh man, Izmaylov will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Summa Sector!
Our winner, Summa Sector, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 912 Bash At The Beach
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Woods takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Woods has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Izmaylov misses with a left hand
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov tries to score with a low kick but Woods moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Izmaylov throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Woods moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Woods throws a hook but Izmaylov blocks it.
Izmaylov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Woods getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Woods ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Izmaylov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izmaylov with a jab.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Izmaylov lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Woods avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izmaylov misses with a left hand
and Izmaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Woods throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Woods staying out of range there.
Woods appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Woods's side.
Woods with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Woods scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woods checks it well.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Izmaylov. Woods shrugs it off though.
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izmaylov lands a body shot.
Izmaylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Izmaylov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Woods counters with a low kick, right behind Izmaylov 's knee.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Izmaylov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively.
Izmaylov misses with a leg kick
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woods moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.
Woods ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.#T4#
Good shot there by Woods.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woods swings for the body but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Woods on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izmaylov. Izmaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Izmaylov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Izmaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woods.
Izmaylov scores with a spinning back kick!
Izmaylov misses the body punch
and Izmaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izmaylov blocks the body kick.
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woods fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Izmaylov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaquan Woods will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Woods misses.
Woods doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Izmaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Izmaylov staying out of range there.
Shaquan Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods scores with a sloppy right hand. Izmaylov should have avoided that one.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woods has time to react.
Woods has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmaylov is looking to chop away at Woods's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a nice leg kick.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Woods throws a leg kick that is checked
and Izmaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izmaylov tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izmaylov misses with a looping right.
Izmaylov scores with a spinning back kick!
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Izmaylov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that misses.
Izmaylov throws a right hand that misses
and Izmaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Izmaylov - just one landing.
Woods lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov throws a low kick, looking for Woods's leg but Woods calmly moves out of range.
Izmaylov backing away here, and Woods unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Izmaylov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Woods on the side of the head.
Izmaylov keeps Woods at a distance using the push kick.
Izmaylov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body punch from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a right hook to the body.
Woods walks into a straight right hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Izmaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woods scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Izmaylov lands with a cross. #T3#
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Izmaylov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Woods saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Woods!
Izmaylov misses with a left hand
and Woods counters with a slapping leg kick.
Izmaylov delivers a nice body kick.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Izmaylov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov with a nice cross.
Izmaylov tries to land a body kick
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woods avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Woods checks a low kick from Izmaylov.
Woods throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods throws a leg kick that misses.
Izmaylov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Woods darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Izmaylov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Woods counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Izmaylov blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut.
Izmaylov with a jab.
Woods misses with the body kick
and Izmaylov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Izmaylov tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izmaylov wants to land a leg kick but Woods is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Woods misses.
Izmaylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
Woods throws out a counter right but Izmaylov avoids it with no problem.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Woods looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Izmaylov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Izmaylov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Izmaylov misses with a body punch
and Woods counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Woods gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws an off balance right hand
and Woods counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Izmaylov keeps Woods at a distance using the push kick.
Izmaylov lands a right hook to the body.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Izmaylov stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Woods moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Woods lands with a nice body kick.
Izmaylov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woods in his tracks.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Woods steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izmaylov counters with an outside leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Izmaylov throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izmaylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods throws a hook but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
A jab from Izmaylov does it's job there.
Woods takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Woods flicks out a counter leg kick but Izmaylov steps away.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut.
Woods moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Woods is trying to counter with his kicks.
Woods scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Izmaylov doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Izmaylov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izmaylov misses with a leg kick
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izmaylov.
Woods takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Izmaylov lands a high kick!
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Izmaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a straight left. #T4#
Izmaylov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Woods's side.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Woods misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Izmaylov.
Woods cracks a nice hook into Izmaylov's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Izmaylov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 904 Krylov vs. Randleman
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Serronen tries to clinch up.
Serronen backing away here, and Izmaylov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Izmaylov misses.
Serronen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Serronen strikes.
Serronen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Izmaylov.
Serronen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Serronen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Izmaylov moved out of range.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izmaylov.
Serronen stuns Izmaylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Serronen connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
Serronen lands with an uppercut that bounces Izmaylov off the cage and back into range.
Serronen throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Serronen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Serronen throws a head kick that Izmaylov semi-blocks.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Izmaylov's corner calls for a 1-2. Izmaylov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Serronen.
Serronen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izmaylov counters with a leg kick.
Izmaylov lands the left hand.
Serronen lands a nice hook to Izmaylov's body. Izmaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Izmaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Izmaylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Serronen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov is looking to chop away at Serronen's legs.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Izmaylov's shoulder, as Izmaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen blocks the body kick.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Izmaylov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Serronen. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Izmaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov throws a right and a left that Serronen avoids nicely.
Serronen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izmaylov under the eye.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Serronen moves out of range.
Izmaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Izmaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen lands with a good body shot.
Serronen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Izmaylov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
Serronen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Izmaylov slips a straight right by Serronen.
Serronen swings for the body but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Serronen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Izmaylov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Izmaylov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serronen with a jab.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Serronen avoids it.
Nice jab there from Izmaylov.
Serronen lands a really nice looking cross but Izmaylov seems unphased.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Serronen checks it.
Serronen throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Serronen lands a head kick!
#T4#
Izmaylov digs a good body shot into Serronen's ribs.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen digs a good hook to Izmaylov's body.
Serronen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Izmaylov avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Izmaylov thinks about the counter body kick.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen misses with a hook. Izmaylov ducked under it nicely.
Serronen backing away here, and Izmaylov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Serronen clinches.
A short uppercut from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries to break free but Serronen pushes him back against the cage.
Izmaylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Serronen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a nice uppercut.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izmaylov blocking some punches.
Izmaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Serronen jabs Izmaylov right on the nose. Izmaylov blinks but takes it well.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen throws a series of punches but Izmaylov avoids them all with ease.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Serronen throws a lazy head kick
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serronen.
Izmaylov tries to bum rush Serronen with a series of wild strikes but Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Izmaylov defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Izmaylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Serronen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serronen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Izmaylov misses.#T1#
Serronen slips under a jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Serronen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Izmaylov scrambles back to his feet.
Izmaylov takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Izmaylov is rocked!
Serronen lands a glancing blow to the side of Izmaylov's head.
Izmaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Serronen finish him?
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Izmaylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Serronen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Serronen moves out of range.
Izmaylov cracks Serronen with an open hand slap.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Serronen tries to clinch there but Izmaylov circles away.
Izmaylov moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Serronen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izmaylov slips under a jab.
Serronen defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Izmaylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Izmaylov lands with a good body shot.
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Izmaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serronen.
Serronen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serronen throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Serronen tries to clinch up.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Izmaylov thinks about the counter body kick.
Izmaylov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Serronen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Izmaylov lands a head shot.
Serronen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Izmaylov. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izmaylov lands with an overhand left.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov lands a right hook to the body.
Izmaylov scores with a jab.
Izmaylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Serronen if he has to take too many more of those.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Serronen blocks the low kick.
Serronen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Izmaylov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Izmaylov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Serronen.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov works Serronen's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Crunch! Izmaylov slams his shin into Serronen's torso.
Izmaylov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Izmaylov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izmaylov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Serronen will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands an overhand right.
Izmaylov throws out a leg kick but Serronen moves out of range and Izmaylov only half commits.
Izmaylov scores with a push kick.
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Izmaylov thumps Serronen with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serronen cracks Izmaylov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Izmaylov coming out on top.#CL#
Serronen moves into the clinch successfully.
Izmaylov tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Izmaylov back against the cage.
Izmaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Izmaylov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
A short left from Izmaylov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Izmaylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen blocking some punches.
Izmaylov lands a body punch.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Izmaylov tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Izmaylov lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serronens head. #T1#
Izmaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izmaylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov presses Serronen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Izmaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izmaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izmaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen misses with some punches.
Izmaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Izmaylov tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
A hook to the body from Izmaylov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Serronen.
Izmaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov pushes Serronen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Izmaylov lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Izmaylov lands a body punch.
Izmaylov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Izmaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Izmaylov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Izmaylov lands with a light punch inside.
Izmaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Izmaylov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Izmaylov fails to land.
Izmaylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Izmaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izmaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serronens head.
Izmaylov blocks an uppercut.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serronen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Izmaylov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow.
Izmaylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Izmaylov avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Izmaylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Izmaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen is trying to drag Izmaylov to the mat but Izmaylov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Izmaylov cracks Serronen with a nice body shot.#T4#
Serronen lands a right hand.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Serronen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izmaylov prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Izmaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Serronen.
Izmaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Izmaylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izmaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Serronen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Izmaylov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aku Serronen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Izmaylov drops Serronen with a beautiful combination! Serronen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Izmaylov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Serronen is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Serronen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Serronen misses
and Izmaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izmaylov dodges the punch combination from Serronen.
Izmaylov cracks Serronen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Serronen falls to his knees and Izmaylov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 899 Countdown
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Maldonado lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Maldonado misses.
Maldonado missing with a left hand there. Izmaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the side of Maldonado's head but Maldonado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldonado walks into a stiff left hand from Izmaylov.
Good exchange - Maldonado coming out on top.
Donk. Maldonado catches Izmaylov right on the button with a cross.
Izmaylov throws a lazy right hand but Maldonado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldonado is looking to counter punch.
Izmaylov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Maldonado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been told by Maldonado's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maldonado throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov blocks a head kick by Maldonado.
Izmaylov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Maldonado.
A head kick misses from Izmaylov.
Maldonado is looking to score with low kicks.
Maldonado misses the jab.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a jab.
Maldonado misses with a looping right.
A left and a right from Izmaylov both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Maldonado is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Izmaylov misses the target.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body
and Maldonado counters with a left to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Izmaylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldonado scores with a push kick.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maldonado.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Izmaylov misses the target.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maldonado lands an overhand right.
Izmaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldonado misses the target.
Maldonado is looking to slow Izmaylov down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Maldonado.#T3#
Maldonado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Izmaylov throws a front kick that sends Maldonado stumbling back into the cage.
Maldonado blocks the body kick.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Izmaylov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Izmaylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldonado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izmaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldonado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Izmaylov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Izmaylov drops Maldonado with a big left hand! Maldonado is injured, injured bad! Izmaylov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 891 Sitsongrit vs Williams
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Izmaylov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Izmaylov as he jumps to the side.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Izmaylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Izmaylov avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Izmaylov gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Diaz wants the takedown. Izmaylov is fighting it off but Diaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Izmaylov's guard against the cage.#T1#
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Izmaylov tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Izmaylov is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well. #SUB#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Izmaylov is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position. #T2##SUB#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Izmaylov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Izmaylov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Izmaylov is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz throwing shots but Izmaylov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Izmaylov is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Izmaylov dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz trying to control the action but Izmaylov is working from the bottom.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Diaz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Izmaylov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Diaz!
Post fight, Frank Diaz took to the microphone: 'I am a wrestling GAAAAAWDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back the Brinks truck up. The champ wants all the cash. '. |
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Event:
HFC 124 - Randleman vs Krylov
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hearn walks into a jab.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Hearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Izmaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearn.
Izmaylov throws a series of punches but Hearn avoids them all with ease.
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Hearn avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Hearn.
Hearn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Izmaylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hearn checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a shot to the body.
Hearn blocks the body kick.
Hearn throwing a counter right hand but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Izmaylov misses the target.
Hearn blocks a low kick nicely.
Izmaylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Hearn lands an overhand right.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearn slips under a jab.
Izmaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Hearn moves out of range easily.
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Hearn finds it's way through Izmaylov's defenses.
Izmaylov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Izmaylov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hearn tries a low kick but Izmaylov avoids it.
Hearn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Izmaylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hearn scrambles back to his feet.
Izmaylov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Hearn closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Izmaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearn.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Izmaylov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Hearn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izmaylov. Izmaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Hearn.
Hearn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Izmaylov tries to score with a low kick but Hearn moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hearn.
Izmaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izmaylov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Izmaylov lands with a straight right. Hearn didn't see that one coming.
Hearn connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Izmaylov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut. Hearn saw that one coming.
As Izmaylov backs away, Hearn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Hearn checks it.
Izmaylov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hearn moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hearn misses its target.
Izmaylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Izmaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
It looked like Hearn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.#T4#
Hearn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hearn misses with a body kick.#KD#
Hearn drops his shoulder and cracks Izmaylov with a huge uppercut! Izmaylov goes down! Can Hearn finish him?
#ROC#Izmaylov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Hearn stands and steps away. Izmaylov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Izmaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hearn finish him?
Izmaylov scores with a jab.
Izmaylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Izmaylov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hearn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Izmaylov thinking.
Hearn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Hearn.
Izmaylov throws a low kick, looking for Hearn's leg but Hearn calmly moves out of range.
Hearn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Izmaylov avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov throws a solid leg kick but Hearn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hearn throws a counter high kick but Izmaylov was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Potemkin Izmaylov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Izmaylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hearn throws a front kick aimed at Izmaylov's knee but Izmaylov avoids it well.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearn lands a jab to the head.
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hearn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hearn misses.
A low kick lands for Hearn.
Izmaylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Izmaylov misses.
Izmaylov walks into a straight right hand from Hearn.#KD#
Hearn cracks Izmaylov with a big right hand and Izmaylov goes down!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izmaylov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Izmaylov trying to control the position.
#SU#
Hearn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Izmaylov, up you get!
Hearn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas Hearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearn checks a leg kick. #T2#
Izmaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Izmaylov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izmaylov lands a nice hook to Hearn's body. Hearn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn misses with an uppercut.
Izmaylov looks to throw the jab but Hearn is out of range.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick which misses Hearn's front leg but catches the back leg as Hearn tries to avoid it.
Izmaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hearn.
Nice shot lands for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Izmaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Hearn scores with a decent looking hook.
Hearn moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov.
Hearn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Izmaylov swinging wildly here.
Hearn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Izmaylov.
A low kick lands for Hearn.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
An attempted straight right counter from Hearn misses the target.#T4#
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Izmaylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hearn if he has to take too many more of those.
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hearn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hearn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearn misses with a left hand
and Izmaylov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
Izmaylov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hearn. That did some damage!
Hearn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hearn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.
Hearn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Izmaylov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hearn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
Hearn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hearn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Izmaylov jabs at Hearn's body.
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearn.
Nice body kick there by Izmaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hearn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Izmaylov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses
and Izmaylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hearn slips under a jab from Izmaylov.#T1#
Hearn lands with a good body shot.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Izmaylov tries to land a leg kick but Hearn saw it coming and moves away.
Hearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hearn throws a big shot that misses.
Hearn throws a lazy uppercut
and Izmaylov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hearn thinking.
Izmaylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hearn is out of range and Izmaylov settles back down.
Hearn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Izmaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hearn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Izmaylov.
Hearn feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
A low kick from Izmaylov misses
and Hearn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a head kick. Hearn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Hearn slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hearn blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Hearn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hearn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Izmaylov if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3#
Izmaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearn.
Hearn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hearn.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn tried to counter with a leg kick but Izmaylov avoided it.
Hearn moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.
Hearn throws a leg kick which misses Izmaylov's front leg but catches the back leg as Izmaylov tries to avoid it.
Hearn tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmaylov unleashes a big counter combination but Hearn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hearn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hearn connects with a jab.
Hearn moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
#T4#
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a hook.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov thumps Hearn with a low kick.
Izmaylov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hearn moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.
Hearn is looking for a counter combo.
Hearn motions for Izmaylov to come forward. Hearn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov jabs at Hearn's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hearn checks a leg kick.
Izmaylov digs a good hook to Hearn's body.
Izmaylov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Izmaylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Izmaylov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
A victorious Potemkin Izmaylov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 121 - Higgins vs Randleman
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Izmaylov catches Bob with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bob defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick there by Izmaylov.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izmaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Bob flicks out a counter leg kick but Izmaylov steps away.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov delivers a nice body kick.
Bob swings widly with a right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Bob misses with a hook. Izmaylov ducked under it nicely.
Bob connects with a body shot that sends Izmaylov's belly button to the back.
Izmaylov scores with a jab.
Izmaylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Bob avoids it.
Bob lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Izmaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Izmaylov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Bob slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov scores with a nice right hand.
That kick from Izmaylov tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Izmaylov dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Izmaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by Bob.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Izmaylov misses
and Bob counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bob closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Izmaylov swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Izmaylov misses with a double jab
and Bob counters with a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bob's sensitive parts.
Izmaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bob counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Izmaylov throws a hook but Bob avoids it easily.
Izmaylov misses with a head kick.
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izmaylov throws out the jab.
Izmaylov misses with a hook.
Bob appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izmaylov connects with a looping right hand.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Bob with a nice calf kick.
Bob moves out of range of the leg kick from Izmaylov.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Izmaylov swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Izmaylov looks to throw a body kick
and Bob counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Izmaylov thinking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Izmaylov - that will leave a mark!
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Izmaylov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Izmaylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Izmaylov cracks Bob with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Izmaylov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bob's hands.
Bob tried to score with a low kick but Izmaylov checks it.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bob takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bob throws a shot to the body.
Izmaylov throws a shot to the body.
Izmaylov jabs Bob to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Izmaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Izmaylov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Izmaylov lands.
A good leg kick by Izmaylov.
Bob throws an off balance right hand
and Izmaylov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Izmaylov.
Bob has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Izmaylov.#T1#
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov throws a solid leg kick but Bob takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izmaylov.
A jab from Izmaylov finds it's way through Bob's defenses.
Izmaylov pushes Bob away with a front kick.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bob doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izmaylov defending well as Bob loads up on a big left hand.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Izmaylov throws a leg kick which misses Bob's front leg but catches the back leg as Bob tries to avoid it.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Izmaylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bob is out of range and Izmaylov settles back down.
Bob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Izmaylov's front leg but catches the back leg as Izmaylov tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Izmaylov lands.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Izmaylov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Bob is rocked!
Izmaylov drops Bob with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bob! Izmaylov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
A very excited looking Potemkin Izmaylov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 118 - Babinski vs Bigg III
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Izmaylov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov swinging wildly here.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Izmaylov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izmaylov. Izmaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Izmaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Izmaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.#T2#
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Izmaylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Izmaylov misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izmaylov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izmaylov lands a jab to the head.
Izmaylov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Petrov checks a low kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a head kick.
Izmaylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Izmaylov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Izmaylov. #T4#
Izmaylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Izmaylov is looking to counter punch.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Izmaylov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Izmaylov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Izmaylov. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrov slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov scores with a nice strike.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Izmaylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.#T1#
Izmaylov thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Izmaylov throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Izmaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Izmaylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Izmaylov settles back down.
Izmaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Izmaylov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Izmaylov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Petrov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Izmaylov has got the better of the exchanges.
Petrov slips a straight right by Izmaylov.
A nice side step and Petrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Izmaylov misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Petrov counters with a head kick that drops Izmaylov to the mat! Izmaylov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Petrov moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Izmaylov misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izmaylov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Izmaylov. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Izmaylov looks to throw a body kick
and Petrov counters with a flying knee that drops Izmaylov! Petrov dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Petrov!
Vasil Petrov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HFC 115 - Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Izmaylov tries to work over Barrengarry's front leg with a kick but Barrengarry checks it.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Izmaylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izmaylov connects with a body shot that sends Barrengarry's belly button to the back.
Izmaylov is looking to slow Barrengarry down with leg kicks.
Izmaylov throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that half lands.
Izmaylov fakes the leg kick and cracks Barrengarry in the body.
Barrengarry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Izmaylov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry scores with a hook to the body. Izmaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrengarry throws a right hand that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Barrengarry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Izmaylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Izmaylov scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrengarry should have avoided that one.
Barrengarry catches Izmaylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov blocks the body kick.
Izmaylov lands a glancing blow to the side of Barrengarry's head.
Izmaylov wants to land a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Izmaylov's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Izmaylov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barrengarry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barrengarry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrengarry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Izmaylov. That did some damage!
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Izmaylov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barrengarry lands with an uppercut that bounces Izmaylov off the cage and back into range.
Nice body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov is looking to chop away at Barrengarry's legs.
Barrengarry thinks about the counter body kick.
Barrengarry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izmaylov.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.#T3#
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barrengarry counters with an outside leg kick.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Barrengarry moved away.
Barrengarry checks a low kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Izmaylov lands the left hand.
A lazy body kick from Izmaylov
and Barrengarry counters with a thumping low kick.
Barrengarry lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izmaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izmaylov is looking to slow Barrengarry down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Barrengarry.
Good exchange - Barrengarry coming out on top.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Barrengarry cracks Izmaylov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Izmaylov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barrengarry finish him?
#ROC2#Izmaylov is rocked!
Izmaylov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barrengarry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Izmaylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Izmaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izmaylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Izmaylov seems to have got his legs back now.
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry is looking to slow Izmaylov down with leg kicks.
Izmaylov scores with a jab.
Barrengarry checks a low kick from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Izmaylov misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrengarry connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barrengarry throws a hook to the side of Izmaylov's head but Izmaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov throws a lazy head kick
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Izmaylov's knee momentarily.
Izmaylov lands a jab.
Izmaylov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Izmaylov tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Barrengarry tries a quick counter leg kick but Izmaylov is wise to it.
Barrengarry wants to land a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range.
Barrengarry takes one to the side of the head.
Izmaylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Izmaylov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Izmaylov cracks Barrengarry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barrengarry moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barrengarry makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Izmaylov really felt that one!
Logan Barrengarry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrengarry lands a nice shot to the body.
Izmaylov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Izmaylov throws a wild body kick that Barrengarry sees coming a mile off.
Barrengarry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Izmaylov with a body shot.#KD2#
Barrengarry lands a big head kick that sends Izmaylov tumbling to the mat! Barrengarry takes a step backwards and waves Izmaylov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov throws a right hand that Barrengarry ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrengarry also avoids with ease.
Barrengarry tries a quick counter leg kick but Izmaylov is wise to it.
Barrengarry scores with the left hand. Izmaylov knows he should have avoided that one.
Barrengarry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barrengarry there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Barrengarry takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick.
Izmaylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry connects with a solid leg kick.
Izmaylov scores with a shot to the body.
Barrengarry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Izmaylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Izmaylov lands a nice looking body shot.
Izmaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrengarry's sensitive parts.
Barrengarry scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Izmaylov. Those never looked like landing.
Barrengarry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Izmaylov scores with a nice right hand.
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Barrengarry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izmaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Izmaylov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Izmaylov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Izmaylov misses
and Barrengarry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Barrengarry lands a big right hand that sends Izmaylov crashing to the mat! Barrengarry stays standing though and waves Izmaylov back to his feet!
Izmaylov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a huge left! Izmaylov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Barrengarry isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Izmaylov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Barrengarry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Barrengarry!
An out of breath Logan Barrengarry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 112 - Tonissar vs Todd II
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Jomoney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Izmaylov pushes Jomoney away with a front kick.
Jomoney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Izmaylov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jomoney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jomoney misses with a series of wild punches.
Izmaylov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Izmaylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Jomoney counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jomoney misses with a head shot. Izmaylov uses the momentum to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Izmaylov holds on and takes a little breather.
Jomoney trying to control but Izmaylov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jomoney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Izmaylov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Izmaylov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jomoney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jomoney throws a big right hand that misses.
Jomoney throws a big right hand that misses.
Izmaylov trying to control the position.
Izmaylov pulls Jomoney in close to prevent any damage.
Izmaylov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Izmaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izmaylov throws a jab when Jomoney was well out of range.
Jomoney steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Izmaylov. That one must have hurt.
Jomoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jomoney. That did some damage!
Jomoney throws a poor cross that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Izmaylov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Izmaylov looks to land a combination but Jomoney avoids it well.
Jomoney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Izmaylov's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Jomoney.
Izmaylov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jomoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izmaylov.
Jomoney stalks Izmaylov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Izmaylov's face. Izmaylov staggers backwards, shaken.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body
and Jomoney counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jomoney fails with the takedown.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Jomoney sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Izmaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jomoney takes a step back to recover.
Jomoney misses with a lunging right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Jomoney.
Jomoney misses with a lunging right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Jomoney finds it's way through Izmaylov's defenses.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick which misses Jomoney's front leg but catches the back leg as Jomoney tries to avoid it.
Izmaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jomoney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jomoney's head backwards.#T4#
Izmaylov dodges the punch combination from Jomoney.
Izmaylov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jomoney avoids it.
Izmaylov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jomoney's head.
Izmaylov scores with a jab.
Jomoney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Izmaylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jomoney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Izmaylov counters with an inside leg kick.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Jomoney.
Jomoney misses the body punch
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jomoney moves out of range of the strikes.
Izmaylov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Izmaylov punishes Jomoney's body with a nice straight punch.
Jomoney misses with a looping right.
Izmaylov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jomoney.
Nice body punch from Jomoney.
Izmaylov cracks Jomoney with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jomoney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Izmaylov. Izmaylov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Izmaylov has knocked Jomoney down with a huge combo! Izmaylov steps away and waves a wobbly Jomoney back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Jomoney is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ivan Jomoney has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jomoney misses with an uppercut
and Izmaylov counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 106 - Izmaylov vs Logan
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Izmaylov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Izmaylov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrengarry wants to counter the offense by Izmaylov and move into the clinch position.
Izmaylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Izmaylov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Barrengarry counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Izmaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Barrengarry controls the action.
Izmaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Izmaylov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov scores with a hook to the body.
Barrengarry blocks an uppercut.
Izmaylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry swings wildly with an uppercut but Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow. #T1#
Izmaylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Izmaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Izmaylov is looking to counter punch.
Barrengarry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good work by Barrengarry as he checks the leg kick.
Izmaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrengarry throws out the jab.
It appears Izmaylov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Izmaylov scores with a nice right hand.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry tries to counter with a clinch but Izmaylov shakes him off and moves away.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barrengarry throws a push kick but Izmaylov slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Izmaylov throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Barrengarry counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Izmaylov fails to land.
Barrengarry presses Izmaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrengarry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry blocks a body shot from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with the head strike.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Barrengarry controls the action.
A short left from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry tries a body shot but Izmaylov blocks it.
Barrengarry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Barrengarry.
#BC#
Izmaylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrengarry tries a low kick but Izmaylov avoids it.
Izmaylov is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Barrengarry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range and Barrengarry settles back down.
Izmaylov works the jab nicely.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry walks into a stiff left hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry tries a quick counter leg kick but Izmaylov is wise to it.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Izmaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Izmaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov drops his hands momentarily and Barrengarry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrengarry checks a low kick from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry moves out of range of the body kick.
Barrengarry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
A low kick from Barrengarry is predictable there
and Izmaylov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Izmaylov misses with a combination
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Barrengarry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Izmaylov. Barrengarry shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a low kick, looking for Barrengarry's leg but Barrengarry calmly moves out of range.
Barrengarry wants to counter with a clinch but Izmaylov pushes him away.
Izmaylov throws a right hand that Barrengarry ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrengarry also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Potemkin Izmaylov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barrengarry throws a hook to the side of Izmaylov's head but Izmaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrengarry misses with a straight left.
Izmaylov scores with a head kick. Barrengarry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Izmaylov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Izmaylov misses with a hook to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Izmaylov as he connects with a hook.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov checks a leg kick nicely.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body kick.
Izmaylov staying out of range there.#T1#
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick
and Izmaylov counters with a left and a right that stings Barrengarry.
The fighters circling - Barrengarry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrengarry defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Barrengarry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barrengarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Izmaylov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Izmaylov. Barrengarry shrugs it off though.
Izmaylov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barrengarry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the side of Izmaylov's head but Izmaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Barrengarry lands a nice hook to Izmaylov's body. Izmaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrengarry avoids a kick to the body.
Barrengarry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Barrengarry counter with a right hand.
Izmaylov misses with a head kick.
Izmaylov throws a wild body kick that Barrengarry sees coming a mile off.
Izmaylov throws an off balance right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izmaylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrengarry counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Izmaylov is rocked!#T3#
Izmaylov scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Izmaylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Barrengarry slaps the foot to one side.
Izmaylov seems to have got his legs back now.
Barrengarry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barrengarry walks into a stiff left hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Barrengarry slaps the foot to one side.
Izmaylov tries to bum rush Barrengarry with a series of wild strikes but Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrengarry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barrengarry thinking.
Barrengarry misses with a hook.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrengarry lands a nice looking body kick.
Barrengarry slips under a jab from Izmaylov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry looks to land a right hand but Izmaylov moved out of range.
Izmaylov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a front kick that sends Barrengarry stumbling back into the cage.
Barrengarry connects with a body shot that sends Izmaylov's belly button to the back.
Izmaylov misses with a head kick.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrengarry is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Barrengarry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrengarry throws out a counter right but Izmaylov avoids it with no problem.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barrengarry just manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov tries to work over Barrengarry's front leg with a kick but Barrengarry checks it.
Barrengarry loads up on a big right hand but Izmaylov slips the punch.
Barrengarry blocks a leg kick.
Barrengarry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Izmaylov with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry throws a body kick that misses.
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
Barrengarry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izmaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrengarry.#T1#
Izmaylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Izmaylov misses the shot to the body.
Izmaylov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Izmaylov works Barrengarry's body with a nice hook.
Izmaylov cracks Barrengarry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Izmaylov throws a series of punches but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Izmaylov misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Barrengarry counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barrengarry tries a body shot but Izmaylov blocks it.
Izmaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry lands with a right to the head.
Barrengarry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Barrengarry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry blocking some punches.
Izmaylov prevents a body shot from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov cracks Barrengarry with a nice body shot.
Barrengarry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izmaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrengarry lands a shoulder strike.
Izmaylov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrengarry.
Izmaylov working aggressively here.
Barrengarry blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Barrengarry.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barrengarry pushes Izmaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov. #T3#
Barrengarry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrengarry.
A hook to the body from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry tries a body shot but Izmaylov blocks it.
Barrengarry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izmaylov wants to break free but Barrengarry has control.
Barrengarry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Izmaylov or not.
Barrengarry lands a left hand.
Izmaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrengarry's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a hook that snaps the head of Izmaylov backwards.
Izmaylov blocks a body shot from Barrengarry. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Izmaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Izmaylov misses with the body kick
and Barrengarry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Barrengarry sends Izmaylov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barrengarry is motioning to the referee to let Izmaylov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Izmaylov as he checks the leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Barrengarry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov thuds his right hand into Barrengarry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barrengarry looks to land a body kick but Izmaylov moved away.
Barrengarry defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Barrengarry drops Izmaylov with a huge uppercut! Izmaylov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Barrengarry is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Logan Barrengarry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 102 - Tai Kung vs Izmaylov
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Tai Kung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Tai Kung. Those never looked like landing.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a jab.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Tai Kung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Tai Kung misses its target.
Tai Kung checks the leg kick.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTai Kung.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Tai Kung off balance momentarily.
Izmaylov thows a body kick. Tai Kung tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws a shot from downtown. Izmaylov moves away and avoids it.
Izmaylov lands with a nice body kick.
Izmaylov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Izmaylov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Izmaylov slips a straight right by Tai Kung.
Izmaylov scores with a hook to the body. Tai Kung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Izmaylov blocks it.
Izmaylov feints a counter leg kick.
Tai Kung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Izmaylov throws out a leg kick but Tai Kung moves out of range and Izmaylov only half commits.
A low kick lands for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Tai Kung needs to keep his hands up - Izmaylov had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov. #T2#
A head kick misses from Izmaylov.
Tai Kung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Izmaylov lands a big head kick that sends Tai Kung tumbling to the mat! Izmaylov takes a step backwards and waves Tai Kung back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Izmaylov misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Tai Kung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Izmaylov throws a lazy right hand but Tai Kung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov feints and then cracks Tai Kung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tai Kung down.
Izmaylov lands with a nice body kick.
Tai Kung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Tai Kung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Tai Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Tai Kung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Izmaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tai Kung throws a jab when Izmaylov was well out of range.
Tai Kung walks into a straight right hand from Izmaylov.
Some wild striking there from Tai Kung.
Izmaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
Izmaylov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tai Kung doesn't seem bothered though.
Izmaylov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Izmaylov misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tai Kung misses the target.
Tai Kung blocks a low kick nicely.
Donk. Izmaylov catches Tai Kung right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tai Kung throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tai Kung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izmaylov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tai Kung is looking to counter punch.
Izmaylov keeps Tai Kung at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov cracks Tai Kung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Izmaylov scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tai Kung looks to land a left hand but Izmaylov moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Izmaylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tai Kung doesn't seem phased though.
Tai Kung throws a right and a left that Izmaylov avoids nicely.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Izmaylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Izmaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tai Kung throws out the jab.
Izmaylov sizes up Tai Kung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izmaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tai Kung crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Izmaylov - the referee stops the clock and Tai Kung gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Izmaylov. Tai Kung manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Izmaylov thows a leg kick but Tai Kung checks it
and Tai Kung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Izmaylov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tai Kung thows a leg kick but Izmaylov checks it
and Izmaylov counters with a good low kick that Tai Kung was not able to check.
Izmaylov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Tai Kung stumbling backwards into the cage! Tai Kung bounces back off the cage towards Izmaylov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Izmaylov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Izmaylov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Potemkin Izmaylov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 98 - Tai Kung vs Petrov
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Izmaylov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Izmaylov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Chacing tries to counter it with a takedown but Izmaylov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Izmaylov misses its intended target.
Izmaylov throws a solid leg kick but Chacing takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut. Chacing saw that one coming.
Chacing tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Izmaylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Chace Chacing has been cut.
Izmaylov tests Chacing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chacing misses with a takedown attempt - Izmaylov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chacing misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Izmaylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Izmaylov connects with a leg kick.
Chacing lands a jab to Izmaylov's midsection.
Chacing lands a slapping body shot.
Chacing needs to keep his hands up - Izmaylov had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Chacing moves out of range.
Chacing with a poor takedown
and Izmaylov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Izmaylov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chacing has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chacing and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chacing is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chacing misses with a lunging right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big left from Izmaylov misses.
Chacing misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Izmaylov misses its intended target.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
Chacing shoots in looking for a takedown but Izmaylov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chacing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Izmaylov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Potemkin Izmaylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chace Chacing.
Chacing avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov works Chacing's body with a nice hook.
Izmaylov swings for the body but Chacing moves out of range.
Chacing takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chacing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chacing gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Izmaylov.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chacing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Chacing counters with a single leg into guard. Izmaylov didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Chacing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chacing wants to control from the top but Izmaylov keeps moving.
Chacing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izmaylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chacing trying to control the position from guard on top but Izmaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izmaylov keeping full guard, as Chacing tries to pass. #T3#
Chacing wants to control from the top but Izmaylov keeps moving.
Izmaylov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Izmaylov keeping moving, preventing Chacing from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Izmaylov stuffs the takedown attempt from Chacing. Chacing gets slowly back to his feet.
Chacing slips under a jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Chacing strikes.
Chacing misses the shot to the body.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chacing shoots in for a takedown but Izmaylov shows good takedown defense.
Chace Chacing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Chacing tries to clinch there but Izmaylov circles away.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chacing moves away.
Chacing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Chacing shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chacing showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Chacing is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Izmaylov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chacing trying to control the position from guard on top but Izmaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chacing looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chace Chacing's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chacing throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chacing wants to clinch up but Izmaylov keeps it at a distance.
Chacing wants to clinch
and Izmaylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chacing was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
The fighters circling - Chacing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izmaylov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Chacing tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Izmaylov with a nice calf kick.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chacing blocks a jab.
Chacing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Izmaylov. #T1#
Chacing tries to close the distance and clinch but Izmaylov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Chacing shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Izmaylov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Izmaylov pulls Chacing in to control the position.
Chacing trying to control but Izmaylov is working from the bottom.
Izmaylov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chacing wants to pass the guard but Izmaylov is keeping the position.
Izmaylov keeping moving, preventing Chacing from controlling successfully. #T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut.
Izmaylov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chacing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Izmaylov is fending him off so far but Chacing persists. Nope, Izmaylov circles away and we're back to standing.
Chacing misses with a straight right.
Chacing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Izmaylov's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Potemkin Izmaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chacing throws a hook but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Izmaylov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chacing walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Chace Chacing's cut even more.
Izmaylov scores with a spinning back kick!
Chacing avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a combination
and Chacing counters with a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut. Chacing saw that one coming.#TD2#
Chacing closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Izmaylov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chacing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.#T4#
Chacing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Izmaylov counters with a two punch combo.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Chacing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Potemkin Izmaylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Izmaylov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Izmaylov lands a really nice looking cross but Chacing seems unphased.
Izmaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chacing at a distance.
Chacing moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Chacing looks to land a left hand but Izmaylov moved out of range nicely.
Izmaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chacing can do to turn this around?
Chacing throws a series of punches but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Izmaylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chace Chacing's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Chacing throws a right hand that misses
and Izmaylov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chacing lands a jab.
Izmaylov ducks right into an uppercut from Chacing.
Izmaylov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chacing fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chacing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chacing throws a body punch but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov tries to score with a low kick but Chacing moves his leg out of the way.
Izmaylov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chacing feints the counter takedown.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Chacing saw that one coming.
Chacing tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chacing moves away.
Chacing blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Chacing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izmaylov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chacing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izmaylov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Chacing scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Izmaylov tries to kick Chacing off in order to stand up. Chacing Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Chacing moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chacing working away.
Izmaylov wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Chacing is trying to get an arm triangle but Izmaylov is defending well.
Chacing controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chacing prevents Izmaylov from escaping the position.
Chace Chacing has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Chacing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Izmaylov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chace Chacing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Izmaylov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chacing's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chacing is just content to waste time from the top position. Izmaylov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chacing looking to pass the guard.
Izmaylov controlling Chacing's posture.
Potemkin Izmaylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chacing looking to pass the guard.
Chacing works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Izmaylov is defending against the submission attempts here by Chacing.
#SUB2#
Chacing is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Izmaylov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Izmaylov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chacing is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Potemkin Izmaylov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Izmaylov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
After winning the bout, Potemkin Izmaylov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 91 - Leifsson vs Babinski
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Unknown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Izmaylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Izmaylov looks to throw the jab but Unknown is out of range.
Unknown moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Izmaylov's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unknown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Izmaylov at a distance.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov stuns Unknown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
It appears Izmaylov was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Izmaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izmaylov.
Unknown lands a right hook to the body.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izmaylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Manco Unknown has been cut.
Unknown moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
#T1#
Izmaylov looks to land a combination but Unknown avoids it well.
Unknown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Izmaylov. That did some damage!
Unknown misses with a right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a nice leg kick.
Unknown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izmaylov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Izmaylov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Izmaylov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov feints and then cracks Unknown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unknown down.
Unknown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Izmaylov as he checks the leg kick.
Izmaylov is looking to counter punch.
Unknown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unknown. That did some damage!
Unknown digs a good body shot into Izmaylov's ribs.
Unknown thuds a left hand into Izmaylov's body.
Unknown throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Unknown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Izmaylov is looking to score with low kicks.
Izmaylov missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Izmaylov.
Nice shot lands for Unknown.
A shot to the body from Unknown misses
and Izmaylov counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Potemkin Izmaylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Unknown throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Unknown thuds a left hand into Izmaylov's body.
Good work by Unknown as he checks the leg kick.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Izmaylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Unknown tries to land a leg kick but Izmaylov saw it coming and moves away.
Izmaylov lands a glancing blow to the side of Unknown's head.
Unknown thuds his right hand into Izmaylov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Unknown throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov is looking to counter punch.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Izmaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.
Unknown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Izmaylov rather than just go for the knockout.
Unknown slips a straight right by Izmaylov.
Unknown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Unknown misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Izmaylov has time to react.#T4#
Izmaylov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unknown can pounce on him.
Unknown scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown scores with a nice head shot.
Unknown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov throws a hook but Unknown blocks it.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Unknown moved away.
Izmaylov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Izmaylov thows a leg kick but Unknown checks it #TD2#
so Unknown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Izmaylov wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Potemkin Izmaylov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manco Unknown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Unknown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Unknown scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Izmaylov - that will leave a mark!
Izmaylov throws a hook but Unknown avoids it easily.
Izmaylov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Unknown counters with a three punch combo that has Izmaylov backing up. Izmaylov nods at Unknown to acknowledge the strikes.
Unknown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Potemkin Izmaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Unknown.
Unknown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Izmaylov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Izmaylov looks to land a right hand but Unknown moved out of range.
Unknown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unknown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unknown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Izmaylov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Izmaylov. That's going to slow Unknown down.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov. #T1#
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Unknown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Unknown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Unknown slaps the foot to one side.
Izmaylov jabs Unknown right on the nose. Unknown blinks but takes it well.
Izmaylov connects with the punch.
Unknown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Unknown misses with an uppercut
and Izmaylov counters with a leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a body shot.
Izmaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
Good exchange - Izmaylov coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown throws a lazy head kick
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Unknown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Unknown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Unknown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Unknown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a shot from downtown. Unknown moves away and avoids it.
Unknown blocks a low kick nicely.
Izmaylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov connects with a jab.
Izmaylov motions for Unknown to come forward. Izmaylov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Izmaylov cracks Unknown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Izmaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izmaylov tries to land a leg kick but Unknown saw it coming and moves away.
Unknown connects with a high kick.
Unknown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Unknown.
Izmaylov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unknown just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Izmaylov lunges at Unknown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Unknown's hand.
Unknown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unknown scores with a leg kick.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Unknown scores with a shot to the body.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
Izmaylov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unknown circles away quickly and effectively.
Izmaylov throws a right hand that misses
and Unknown counters with a series of strikes. Izmaylov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov jabs at Unknown's body.#T4#
Unknown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws out a loose jab but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Unknown misses.
Izmaylov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Unknown.
Izmaylov scores with a hook.#ROC#Unknown is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Unknown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Unknown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unknown is still on wobbly legs! Can Izmaylov finish him?
Izmaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unknown.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Unknown seems to have recovered his senses.
Izmaylov throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov motions for Unknown to come forward. Izmaylov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Unknown connects with a jab.
Izmaylov misses with the body kick
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manco Unknown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Unknown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Unknown scoring well with a low kick there.
Unknown blocks a leg kick.
Unknown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izmaylov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Unknown misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Unknown misses
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Unknown thows a leg kick but Izmaylov checks it
and Izmaylov counters with a head kick. That will keep Unknown thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Unknown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov slips a jab from Unknown.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izmaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Izmaylov. #T1#
Unknown moves out of range of the body kick.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Izmaylov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Izmaylov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Unknown momentarily.
Unknown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Unknown on the side of the head.
Izmaylov wants to land a leg kick but Unknown is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Izmaylov. That's going to slow Unknown down.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Unknown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Izmaylov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unknown can pounce on him.
Izmaylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Unknown.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
Manco Unknown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Izmaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unknown can do to turn this around?#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Izmaylov - that will leave a mark!
Izmaylov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Unknown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown scores with a one two! Izmaylov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Unknown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Izmaylov.
Unknown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Izmaylov's sensitive parts.
Izmaylov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Unknown throws a right and a left that Izmaylov avoids nicely.
Unknown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Unknown fails with the takedown.
A jab from Izmaylov finds it's way through Unknown's defenses.
A solid body kick from Izmaylov. #T3#
Unknown throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Izmaylov. Beautiful body shot.
Unknown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Izmaylov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Unknown avoids it.
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unknown. That did some damage!
Izmaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Unknown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Izmaylov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unknown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick lands for Izmaylov.
A bone on bone clash there as Izmaylov blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Unknown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Potemkin Izmaylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Unknown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Izmaylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Unknown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Unknown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Izmaylov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Unknown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Unknown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unknown misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Izmaylov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unknown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Izmaylov can pounce on him.
Unknown blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Izmaylov there.
Unknown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Izmaylov swats away the attempt to clinch by Unknown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Izmaylov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 84 - Leifsson vs Wanker
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Izmaylov thows a leg kick but Cressbeckler checks it
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Cressbeckler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to Izmaylov's midsection.
Cressbeckler throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov misses with a hook. Cressbeckler ducked under it nicely.
Izmaylov defending well as Cressbeckler loads up on a big left hand.
Izmaylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cressbeckler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Izmaylov moved out of range.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cressbeckler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Izmaylov throws a shot to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a jab to the body
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Cressbeckler throws a right hand that Izmaylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Izmaylov also avoids with ease.
Cressbeckler blocks a jab.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Izmaylov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cressbeckler with the inside leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a nice shot that snaps Cressbeckler's head back.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cressbeckler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Izmaylov misses with a hook.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Izmaylov's hands.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov walks into a stiff left hand from Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Cressbeckler drives through and clinches with Izmaylov against the cage.
#T2#
Cressbeckler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cressbeckler misses with some punches.
Izmaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izmaylov blocks a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler keeps control of Izmaylov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Izmaylov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cressbeckler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cressbeckler misses with some punches.
Cressbeckler can't find room to land a body shot as Izmaylov controls the action.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cressbeckler lands with a left to the head.
Cressbeckler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Izmaylov backwards.
Cressbeckler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Izmaylov backwards.
Izmaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izmaylov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the head.
Izmaylov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cressbeckler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Izmaylov.#T3#
Cressbeckler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Cressbeckler controls the action.
Izmaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the side of Izmaylov's head.
Izmaylov blocks a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Izmaylov blocks it.
Izmaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cressbeckler throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cressbeckler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Izmaylov just manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a leg kick
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
Izmaylov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Cressbeckler misses with a leg kick
and Izmaylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov walks into a straight right hand from Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Cressbeckler throws a body kick.
Cressbeckler sizes up Izmaylov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cressbeckler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Izmaylov's sensitive parts.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook to the body. Izmaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
Nice defenses there by Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head but Cressbeckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cressbeckler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Izmaylov just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cressbeckler has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
Izmaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Cressbeckler is wise to it.
Cressbeckler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Izmaylov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.
Cressbeckler throws the left hand but Izmaylov avoids the punch easily.
Izmaylov counters with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Izmaylov checks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler backing away here, and Izmaylov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Izmaylov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cressbeckler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Izmaylov just manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov throws a solid leg kick but Cressbeckler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izmaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Izmaylov catches Cressbeckler right on the button with a cross.
Izmaylov misses with a looping right.
Izmaylov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Izmaylov scores with a nice body kick.
Izmaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1##CL#
Cressbeckler closes the distance and clinches.
Izmaylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izmaylov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Cressbeckler controls the action.
Izmaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov is trying to break free.
Cressbeckler can't find room to land a body shot as Izmaylov controls the action.
Cressbeckler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izmaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler struggles to land a body shot inside as Izmaylov controls his hands.
Izmaylov blocks an uppercut.
Izmaylov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cressbeckler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Izmaylov backwards.
Izmaylov prevents a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow.
Cressbeckler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izmaylov can do to turn this around?
Cressbeckler tries to work over Izmaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Cressbeckler working aggressively here.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Cressbeckler controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov blocks a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izmaylov tries to throw a body punch but Cressbeckler avoids it by throwing Izmaylov back against the cage. #BC2#
Izmaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Izmaylov throws a chopping leg kick but Cressbeckler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cressbeckler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov blocks a jab.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Izmaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cressbeckler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.#T3#
Cressbeckler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Izmaylov's sensitive parts.
Cressbeckler throws the left hand but Izmaylov avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Cressbeckler. That snapped Izmaylov's head back.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov throws a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cressbeckler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Izmaylov throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Joad Cressbeckler is winning the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
A big left from Izmaylov misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Izmaylov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Izmaylov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Izmaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cressbeckler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a front kick.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Cressbeckler avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Izmaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Izmaylov misses.
Cressbeckler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Izmaylov.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Izmaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Izmaylov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Izmaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Cressbeckler's side.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler throws the kick towards the body but Izmaylov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov connects with a single shot there.
Izmaylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cressbeckler.#T1#
Izmaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Cressbeckler's side.
Izmaylov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cressbeckler to score with a decent uppercut.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Izmaylov lands a really nice looking cross but Cressbeckler seems unphased.
#CUT2#It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Izmaylov swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Izmaylov misses with a hook.
Izmaylov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Izmaylov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izmaylov misses the jab.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Cressbeckler avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Cressbeckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izmaylov is looking to slow Cressbeckler down with leg kicks.
Cressbeckler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head but Cressbeckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cressbeckler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Izmaylov staying out of range there.
Izmaylov thinks about the counter body kick.
Izmaylov tries to land a body kick
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but Izmaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Cressbeckler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Izmaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Cressbeckler is wise to it.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Izmaylov thinks about the counter body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cressbeckler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Izmaylov - the referee stops the clock and Cressbeckler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Izmaylov. Cressbeckler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Izmaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izmaylov keeps the fight on the outside.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter punch.
Izmaylov connects with a leg kick.
Izmaylov tries to land a leg kick but Cressbeckler saw it coming and moves away.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.#T4#
Cressbeckler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Izmaylov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Izmaylov throws a lazy right hand but Cressbeckler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cressbeckler misses with a series of wild punches.
Cressbeckler tries to clinch but Izmaylov is having none of it.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from Cressbeckler tenderised Izmaylov's leg. Izmaylov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Izmaylov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Izmaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cressbeckler's sensitive parts.
Izmaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Cressbeckler tries to clinch there but Izmaylov circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Izmaylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Izmaylov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
An out of breath Potemkin Izmaylov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 81 - Ford vs Patriot
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrengarry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Izmaylov to score with a decent uppercut.
Barrengarry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Izmaylov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrengarry's hands.
Izmaylov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Izmaylov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Izmaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Izmaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Barrengarry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Izmaylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrengarry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Izmaylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barrengarry scrambles back to his feet.
Barrengarry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izmaylov checks a low kick from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Izmaylov moves out of range easily.
Izmaylov counters with a body kick.
Izmaylov throws a front kick that sends Barrengarry stumbling back into the cage.
Izmaylov misses with a double jab.
As Izmaylov backs away, Barrengarry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Izmaylov misses with a straight right.
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry throws a jab when Izmaylov was well out of range.
Izmaylov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
As Izmaylov tries to get set, Barrengarry tries to push him back and clinch up but Izmaylov manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Izmaylov checks a low kick from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov tries to land a leg kick but Barrengarry saw it coming and moves away.
Izmaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrengarry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov misses with the body kick
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry misses with a head kick.
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with a body kick.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Logan Barrengarry has been cut.
Barrengarry scoring well with a low kick there.
Izmaylov missing with a left hand there. Barrengarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry throwing a counter right hand but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Barrengarry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Izmaylov scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrengarry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barrengarry is looking to chop away at Izmaylov's legs.
Izmaylov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Izmaylov checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Izmaylov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Izmaylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Izmaylov staying out of range there.
Izmaylov dips to his left and cracks Barrengarry with an uppercut!#T4#
Barrengarry walks forward, straight into a front kick from Izmaylov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Izmaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barrengarry avoids a kick to the body.
Barrengarry throws a big shot that misses.
Izmaylov throws out a counter right but Barrengarry avoids it with no problem.
Izmaylov lands a head kick!
Barrengarry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Barrengarry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Izmaylov. That one must have hurt.
Barrengarry slips a jab and a cross from Izmaylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Barrengarry's cut.
That's time! Barrengarry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barrengarry throws a chopping leg kick but Izmaylov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barrengarry moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIzmaylov.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barrengarry might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov sizes up Barrengarry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barrengarry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barrengarry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Izmaylov manages to circle out of the way.
Izmaylov connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#Barrengarry is rocked!
Izmaylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrengarry gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Izmaylov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Barrengarry is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BBFC 16
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Hearn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Izmaylov.
Hearn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Izmaylov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Izmaylov connects with a solid leg kick.
Hearn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.
Hearn is looking to land body kicks.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Izmaylov.
That kick from Izmaylov tenderised Hearn's leg. Hearn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Izmaylov moves out of range of the body kick from Hearn.
Izmaylov lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Hearn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Izmaylov.#T1#
Hearn feints and then cracks Izmaylov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Izmaylov down.
Hearn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hearn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Izmaylov misses with a looping right.
Hearn misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Izmaylov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Hearn avoids the punch easily.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Izmaylov throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Izmaylov is predictable there
and Hearn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Hearn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearn shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hearn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Izmaylov will feel that in the morning.
Izmaylov misses the jab.
Hearn moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hearn on the side of the head.
Izmaylov lands with a hook. Hearn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hearn tries to clinch up.
Hearn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Izmaylov clobbers Hearn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Izmaylov jabs at Hearn's body.#T3#
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Hearn avoids it.
Izmaylov sets himself, and Hearn steps forward looking for the clinch! Izmaylov avoids it this time.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Izmaylov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hearn slips a straight right by Izmaylov.
Hearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Izmaylov wants to slow Hearn down by chopping away at his legs.
Hearn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Hearn.
Izmaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hearn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Izmaylov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hearn lands a front kick.
Hearn tries to clinch but Izmaylov moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
We've been informed that Hearn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hearn.
Good shot there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hearn.
Izmaylov tries to land a leg kick but Hearn saw it coming and moves away.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hearn walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Izmaylov takes a swing at Hearn's ribcage but misses.
Hearn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Izmaylov misses with a head kick.
Izmaylov misses with a straight right.
Hearn wants to counter with a clinch but Izmaylov pushes him away.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Hearn moves out of range.
Izmaylov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hearn throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hearn can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of Izmaylov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hearn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Hearn misses.
Izmaylov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Hearn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izmaylov. #BC#
Izmaylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hearn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Izmaylov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Izmaylov misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Izmaylov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Izmaylov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Izmaylov blocks a head kick by Hearn.
Hearn loads up on a big right hand but Izmaylov slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hearn checks a leg kick.
Hearn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hearn moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Hearn tries to counter with a clinch but Izmaylov shakes him off and moves away.
Izmaylov jabs Hearn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Hearn throws a body kick.
Izmaylov scores with a hook.#T2#
Hearn thumps Izmaylov with a low kick.
Izmaylov tries a low kick but Hearn avoids it.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Hearn moved away.
Izmaylov connects with a nice looking jab.
Hearn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hearn. That did some damage!
Izmaylov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Izmaylov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Izmaylov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Izmaylov dips to his left and cracks Hearn with an uppercut!
That kick from Izmaylov tenderised Hearn's leg. Hearn is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Izmaylov lands with a shot to the body.
Izmaylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Izmaylov.
Hearn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hearn tries to bum rush Izmaylov with a series of wild strikes but Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Izmaylov lands with a right hand.
Hearn blocks a leg kick.
Hearn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Hearn misses
and Izmaylov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hearn's knee momentarily.
Hearn misses with a body punch
and Hearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hearn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Izmaylov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Izmaylov. #T4#
Hearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearn tries to counter with a clinch but Izmaylov shakes him off and moves away.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Hearn wants to counter the offense by Izmaylov and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Hearn closes the distance and pushes Izmaylov back into the cage.
Izmaylov misses with the head strike.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Izmaylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hearn cracks a nice hook into Izmaylov's ribs.
Hearn moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Hearn throws a shot from downtown. Izmaylov moves away and avoids it.
Hearn is looking to score with low kicks.
Potemkin Izmaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Hearn moves out of range.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking body kick.
Hearn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hearn tries to clinch up
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Hearn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Hearn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Izmaylov with a jab.
Hearn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izmaylov. Izmaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Izmaylov lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Izmaylov. Beautiful body shot.
Izmaylov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hearn tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Hearn counters with a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov's corner calls for a 1-2. Izmaylov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hearn misses with a kick to the body
and Izmaylov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hearn really felt that one!
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearn moves away.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Hearn looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hearn throws out a leg kick but Izmaylov moves out of range and Hearn only half commits.
Hearn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Izmaylov with a hook.
Izmaylov lands a nice hook to Hearn's body. Hearn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Izmaylov blocks the leg kick.
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Izmaylov.
Hearn tries to counter with a clinch but Izmaylov shakes him off and moves away.
Thomas Hearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hearn tries to work over Izmaylov's front leg with a kick but Izmaylov checks it.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Izmaylov scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Izmaylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izmaylov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Izmaylov scores with a push kick.
Hearn misses with a kick to the body.
Hearn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hearn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Izmaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hearn.#T3#
Hearn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Izmaylov counter with a right hand.
Izmaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Hearn's side.
Hearn slips under a jab.
Izmaylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hearn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hearn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Hearn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hearn moves out of range of the body kick.
Hearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hearn tries to land a leg kick but Izmaylov saw it coming and moves away.
Potemkin Izmaylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##CL2#
Izmaylov tries to keep at a distance but Hearn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hearn misses with some punches.
Izmaylov blocks an uppercut.
Hearn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn is leaning against Izmaylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izmaylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
Hearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Izmaylov backwards.
Izmaylov lands with a right to the head.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izmaylov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Izmaylovs head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Izmaylov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BBFC 13
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Izmaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmaylov.
Oliver scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliver moves away.
Izmaylov lands with a shot to the body.
Izmaylov lands with an uppercut that bounces Oliver off the cage and back into range.
Izmaylov throws a shot to the body.
Oliver tries to clinch there but Izmaylov circles away.
Izmaylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oliver is out of range and Izmaylov settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Oliver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliver tries to clinch up.
Izmaylov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliver throws a body punch but Izmaylov moves out of range. #CL#
Oliver has Izmaylov up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver lands an elbow that stopped Izmaylov in his tracks for a moment.
Oliver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliver working aggressively here.
Oliver lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Oliver lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Oliver throws an elbow but it misses.
Izmaylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov blocks the elbow strike.
Oliver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliver misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oliver.
Izmaylov misses with some punches.
Izmaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Izmaylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Izmaylov - that landed with a thud.
Izmaylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliver throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Oliver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Izmaylov is defending well for now.
Oliver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Izmaylov's defenses.
Izmaylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Izmaylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Izmaylov tries to throw a body punch but Oliver avoids it by throwing Izmaylov back against the cage.
Izmaylov lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Izmaylov breaks from the clinch.
Oliver just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver is looking to clinch but Izmaylov is avoiding it.
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Oliver throws a right and a left that Izmaylov avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Oliver blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Oliver misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliver misses with the combination.
Oliver loads up on a big right hand but Izmaylov slips the punch.
Oliver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oliver is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
Oliver blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Izmaylov misses the target.
Oliver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a nice body shot.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Oliver.
Izmaylov connects with a solid leg kick.
Izmaylov cracks a nice hook into Oliver's ribs.
Izmaylov thumps Oliver with a low kick.
Izmaylov lands with a good body shot.
Oliver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Oliver is looking to counter punch.
Oliver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Izmaylov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a chopping leg kick but Oliver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Izmaylov tests Oliver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliver throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov. #T4#
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Oliver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Jab, jab by Izmaylov - just one landing.
Oliver misses with a body shot
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Oliver.
Oliver stalks Izmaylov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Izmaylov's face. Izmaylov staggers backwards, shaken.
Oliver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Oliver saw that one coming.
Izmaylov jabs Oliver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Izmaylov tests Oliver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but Oliver avoids it.
Oliver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Izmaylov - just one landing. #CL#
Oliver moves into range and clinches up with Izmaylov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliver lands a hook that snaps the head of Izmaylov backwards.
Izmaylov lands with a right to the head.
Izmaylov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Oliver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Izmaylov counters with a left to the body.
A low kick lands for Izmaylov.
Oliver tries to close the distance and clinch but Izmaylov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Izmaylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Izmaylov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izmaylov scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliver should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Oliver is rocked!
Nice cross by Oliver.
Izmaylov takes one to the side of the head.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Izmaylov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliver misses with an uppercut.
Izmaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izmaylov thuds a left hand into Oliver's body.
Izmaylov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izmaylov connects with an inside leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Oliver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Izmaylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov scores with a push kick.
Oliver seems to have got his legs back now.
Izmaylov with a nice cross.
Jamie Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliver.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Izmaylov! Oliver is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
During a confident post fight interview, Potemkin Izmaylov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BBFC 9: Izmaylov Vs. Jinx
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Jinx just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
Izmaylov thuds a left hand into Jinx's body.
Izmaylov misses with a hook. Jinx ducked under it nicely.
Jinx appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izmaylov misses with the body kick
letting Jinx counter with a right hand.
Jinx takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Izmaylov finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Izmaylov misses the target.
Jinx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izmaylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jinx.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Jinx checks it.
Jinx scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinx missing with a left hand there. Izmaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Izmaylov slips under a jab.
Jinx doesn't manage to clinch there - Izmaylov circles away.
Jinx moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Jinx works Izmaylov's body with a nice hook.
Jinx throws a head kick that misses.
Izmaylov needs to keep his hands up - Jinx had a free shot at his head there.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jinx checks it well.
Jinx connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Izmaylov. Beautiful body shot.
Jinx has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Jinx.
Jinx takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Jinx drives through and clinches with Izmaylov against the cage.
#BC2#
Jinx breaks the clinch.
Izmaylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jinx takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Izmaylov misses with a hook to the body
and Jinx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jinx was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Jinx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jinx wants to clinch.
Izmaylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jinxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Izmaylov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Izmaylov misses with a hook. Jinx ducked under it nicely.
Jinx throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Jinx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Izmaylov doesn't seem phased though.
Jinx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jinx. That's going to slow Izmaylov down.
Jinx misses with a body shot.
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jinx counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Jinx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jinx moves out of range of the body kick.
Jinx feints a jab promting Izmaylov to slip. Jinx then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Izmaylov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jinx comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jinx punishes Izmaylov's body with a nice straight punch.
Izmaylov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jinx should have avoided that one.
Izmaylov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jinx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izmaylov counters with an inside leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jinx walks forward, straight into a front kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jinx.
Izmaylov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Jinx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jinx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Jinx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Izmaylov.
Jinx moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Jinx misses.
Jinx misses with a leg kick
and Izmaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Jinx misses the target.
Jinx is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Izmaylov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That kick from Izmaylov tenderised Jinx's leg. Jinx is trying to keep his angry face on.
Izmaylov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jinx flicks out a counter leg kick but Izmaylov steps away.
Good leg kick by Izmaylov.
Jinx on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Jinx blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Jinx off balance momentarily.
Izmaylov lands with an overhand left.
Jinx scores with a shot to the body.
Jinx misses with a hook
and Izmaylov counters with a body kick that stops Jinx in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jinx connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Izmaylov throws a series of punches but Jinx avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Izmaylov tries to keep at a distance but Jinx has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jinx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jinx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izmaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jinx working aggressively here.
Jinx throws a head punch that misses.
Jinx lands with a left to the head.
Jinx misses with a body punch.
Izmaylov lands with a short shot to the head.
Izmaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jinx fails to land.
Izmaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izmaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izmaylov misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jinx.
#T1##BC#
Izmaylov breaks from the clinch.
Jinx uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Izmaylov has time to react.
Izmaylov is looking to slow Jinx down with leg kicks.
Izmaylov lands a nice shot that snaps Jinx's head back.
Izmaylov throws a wild body kick that Jinx sees coming a mile off.
Jinx looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jinx.
Jinx misses with a hook
and Jinx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Izmaylov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Izmaylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jinx is out of range and Izmaylov settles back down. #CL2#
Jinx rushes Izmaylov and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Jinx breaks from the clinch.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jinx.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jinx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jinx throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Potemkin Izmaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Jinx moves out of range.
Jinx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jinx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jinx lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Izmaylov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Izmaylov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Jinx.
Izmaylov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jinx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jinx lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Jinx saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Jinx on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jinx swinging wildly here.
Izmaylov looks to land a left hand but Jinx moved out of range nicely.
Jinx misses with a head kick.
Jinx's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izmaylov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jinx circles away quickly and effectively.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Jinx moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jinx with a nice cross.
Izmaylov feints and then cracks Jinx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jinx down.
Jinx wants to clinch up but Izmaylov keeps it at a distance.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Jinx.
Jinx slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Jinx throws a series of punches but Izmaylov moves out of range. #T4#
Jinx tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Izmaylov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jinx throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but Jinx moves out of range easily.
Jinx blocks a low kick nicely.
Jinx feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Izmaylovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jinx scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Jinx with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izmaylov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jinx to counter with a crisp jab.
Izmaylov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jinx misses with a wild body shot.
Izmaylov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jinx misses with a lunging right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Jinx throws an overhand right that lands on Izmaylov's shoulder, as Izmaylov tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Jinx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jinx's head.
Izmaylov thows a body kick. Jinx tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jinx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izmaylov counters with an outside leg kick.
Jinx throws a looping overhand right but Izmaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Izmaylov lands a head kick. Jinx smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jinx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Jinx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.
Jinx throws a poor cross that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izmaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jinx.
Izmaylov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jinx throws a sloppy head kick and Izmaylov moves out of range easily.
Jinx throws a head kick that misses.
Jinx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Jinx misses the target. #T1#
Jinx is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Izmaylov.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov cracks Jinx with a right hand to the side of the head.
Izmaylov tries to bum rush Jinx with a series of wild strikes but Jinx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jinx swings widly with a right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a nice body kick.
Jinx connects with a body shot that sends Izmaylov's belly button to the back.
Jinx throws a lazy uppercut
and Izmaylov counters with a low kick, right behind Jinx 's knee.
Izmaylov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jinx takes one to the side of the head.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body
enabling Jinx to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov misses with a right hand
enabling Jinx to counter with a crisp jab.
Jinx on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izmaylov. Izmaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Jinx moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jinx takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Izmaylov takes one on the button.
Jinx tries to clinch but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov walks into a left hand.
Izmaylov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jinx.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Jinx lands a jab.
Izmaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jinx at a distance.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Jinx counters with a nice uppercut.
Jinx keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov moves away from the strike by Jinx.
Izmaylov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jinx's head.#CUT#That has opened up Leroy Jinx's cut even more.#T3#
Jinx slips under a jab from Izmaylov.
Jinx misses with a straight right.
Jinx throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jinx lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Jinx.
Izmaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Jinx.
Izmaylov lands a shot to the body.
Jinx blocks a body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Jinx controls the action.
Izmaylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jinx blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jinx scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch.
Jinx looks to throw the jab but Izmaylov is out of range. #T4#
Jinx's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izmaylov under the eye.
Izmaylov misses with a hook
and Jinx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jinx throws a sloppy head kick and Izmaylov moves out of range easily.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Jinx saw that one coming.
Jinx swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Izmaylov - just one landing.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Jinx moves out of range.
Izmaylov scores with a shot to the body.
Jinx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov keeps the fight on the outside.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Izmaylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but Jinx moves out of range easily.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jinx slips under a jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jinx.
It seemed like Jinx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jinx missing with a left hand there. Izmaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jinx lands a jab.
Izmaylov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jinx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses
letting Jinx counter with a right hand.
Izmaylov walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Izmaylov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jinx misses with a two punch combination.
Jinx throws a lazy uppercut
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Jinx moves out of range easily. #T1#
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov throws a shot from downtown. Jinx moves away and avoids it.
Jinx slips under a jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a jab to the body
and Jinx counters with a nice uppercut.
Jinx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Izmaylov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jinx throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Izmaylov.
Jinx misses with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Izmaylov swings widly with a right hand
and Jinx counters with a nice leg kick.
Jinx throws a jab when Izmaylov was well out of range.
Jinx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izmaylov.
Jinx has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Izmaylov.#T2#
Izmaylov misses the body punch
and Jinx counters with a nice uppercut.
Jinx throws a good cross that connects.
Jinx lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Izmaylov slips a jab from Jinx.
Izmaylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jinx shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Izmaylov eats them both and turns towards Jinx to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jinx throws a sloppy head kick and Izmaylov moves out of range easily.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jinx avoids a punch combination nicely.
Izmaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Jinx moves out of range easily.
Jinx swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jinx throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Jinx chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Izmaylov can pounce on him.
Jinx cracks Izmaylov with a good jab.
Jinx throws a body punch but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Jinx throws a leg kick that misses.
Jinx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jinx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx digs a good body shot into Izmaylov's ribs.
Jinx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izmaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jinx misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Izmaylov. That's going to slow Jinx down.
Jinx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izmaylov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jinx avoids it.#T4#
Jinx is looking to chop away at Izmaylov's legs.
Jinx throws a shot from downtown. Izmaylov moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jinx.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Jinx.
Izmaylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jinx.
Izmaylov scores with a decent looking hook.
Izmaylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jinx is out of range and Izmaylov settles back down.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jinx throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov slips a straight right by Jinx.
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jinx is just out of range.
Izmaylov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jinx counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jinx misses with a looping right.
Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Jinx dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Jab from Jinx.
Izmaylov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jinx counters with a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Jinx avoids the punch easily.
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Jinx slaps the foot to one side.
Jinx moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Jinx looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jinx thuds a left hand into Izmaylov's body.
Jinx connects with a high kick.
Jinx lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Jinx as he connects with a hook.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but Jinx moves out of range easily.
A big right from Jinx misses. #T1#
Jinx on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jinx scores with the left hand. Izmaylov knows he should have avoided that one.
Izmaylov feints and then cracks Jinx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jinx down.
Jinx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jinx counters with a good low kick that Izmaylov was not able to check.
Jinx will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jinx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jinx throws a body punch but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Jinx is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Izmaylov is predictable there
and Jinx counters with a three punch combo that has Izmaylov backing up. Izmaylov nods at Jinx to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the body from Izmaylov misses
and Jinx counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jinx.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.#T2#
Jinx avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov checks the leg kick.
Izmaylov blocks a head kick by Jinx.
Nice defenses there by Jinx.
Izmaylov throws a right and a left that Jinx avoids nicely.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Izmaylov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJinx.
Izmaylov moves forwards but Jinx connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Izmaylov defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Jinx strikes.
Jinx walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Izmaylov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jinx.
Izmaylov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Jinx thows a leg kick but Izmaylov checks it
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that misses.
Jinx with a nice calf kick.
Izmaylov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A lazy left from Jinx finds it's target.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jinx.
Jinx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov looks to throw the jab but Jinx is out of range.
Jinx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jinx throws a shot from downtown. Izmaylov moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Izmaylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jinx.
Jinx is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Jinx closes the distance and pushes Izmaylov back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinx tries to work over Izmaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Jinx manages to break the clinch.
Izmaylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jinx walks into a left hand.
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
Jinx jabs Izmaylov right on the nose. Izmaylov blinks but takes it well.
Izmaylov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jinx to counter with a crisp jab.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Jinx moves out of range.
Jinx appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jinx avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
A countering left hand to the body from Jinx misses.
Jinx tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Izmaylov lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leroy Jinx.
I think Jinx has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Jinx!
Leroy Jinx is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Leroy Jinx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BBFC 5: Butcher Vs. Izmaylov 2
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Izmaylov fakes the leg kick and cracks Butcher in the body.
Butcher slips a straight right by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butcher feinted with a counter takedown.
Izmaylov connects with a right hand. Butcher shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Conor Butcher has been cut.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Butcher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Izmaylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Butcher off balance momentarily.#CL#
Butcher closes the distance and pushes Izmaylov back into the cage.
Butcher takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short left from Izmaylov. #TD#
Butcher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Butcher is working hard here to advance position.
Butcher has a closed guard, preventing Izmaylov from standing up.
Izmaylov stopping the sweep attempt from Butcher.
Butcher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Izmaylov stays in close to Butcher's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Butcher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher needs to keep his hands up - Izmaylov had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Izmaylov is looking to chop away at Butcher's legs.
Izmaylov lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butcher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Both fighters circling a little - Izmaylov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Izmaylov's head but Izmaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Butcher shoots in and bounces Izmaylov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Butcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Izmaylov is trying to keep Butcher in close.
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Izmaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izmaylov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Izmaylov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butcher wants to pass the guard but Izmaylov is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Izmaylov controlling the position.
Butcher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Butcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izmaylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Izmaylov keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Butcher prevents Izmaylov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Potemkin Izmaylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Izmaylov misses
and Butcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Butcher wants to clinch.
A low kick from Izmaylov misses
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butcher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Izmaylov thuds a left hand into Butcher's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Izmaylov scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov pushes Butcher away with a front kick.#T1#
Butcher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Izmaylov can pounce on him.
Izmaylov jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Izmaylov throws a fast counter high kick but Butcher manages to duck under it in time.
Butcher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Izmaylov slaps away a takedown attempt from Butcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Izmaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Izmaylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Izmaylov lands a nice shot that snaps Butcher's head back.
Butcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Butcher walks forward, straight into a front kick from Izmaylov.
Butcher will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izmaylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butcher.
A little feinted left hand from Butcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Izmaylov lands a front kick.
Izmaylov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov tests Butcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Izmaylov digs a good body shot into Butcher's ribs.
Izmaylov connects with a single shot there.
Izmaylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Conor Butcher's cut is getting worse.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Izmaylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.
Izmaylov lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Izmaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Izmaylov scores with a jab.
Izmaylov jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
A punch combination from Izmaylov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Butcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Izmaylov lands a really nice looking cross but Butcher seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov connects with a looping right hand.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Izmaylov as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Izmaylov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping leg kick lands for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov misses with a looping right.
Butcher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Butcher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Izmaylov.
Butcher defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Izmaylov there.
Butcher misses with a hook. Izmaylov ducked under it nicely.
Izmaylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Butcher.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Izmaylov catches Butcher right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Conor Butcher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick which misses Butcher's front leg but catches the back leg as Butcher tries to avoid it. #T1#
Izmaylov lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Izmaylov manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Izmaylov.
Butcher tries to counter with a takedown but Izmaylov is quick to defend against it.
Butcher blocks the body kick.
Butcher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butcher in his tracks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Butcher tries to counter with a takedown but Izmaylov is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Izmaylov lands with a cross. #CUT2#Jeez, Conor Butcher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Butcher misses with a straight left.
Izmaylov tests Butcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov lands a really nice looking cross but Butcher seems unphased.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conor Butcher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov is the new welterweight champion!
Potemkin Izmaylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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BBFC SYNDICATE 1
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Butcher dives in and grabs Izmaylov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Izmaylov pushes down on Butcher's head and hops out.
Izmaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Izmaylov as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Conor Butcher has been cut.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izmaylov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butcher tries to clinch up
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butcher throws the left hand but Izmaylov avoids the punch easily.
Izmaylov throws out a counter right but Butcher avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Izmaylov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Butcher tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Izmaylov breaks from the clinch.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Butcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izmaylov. Izmaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butcher is defended easily by Izmaylov.
Butcher avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Butcher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Izmaylov with a nice calf kick.
Izmaylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butcher is out of range and Izmaylov settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Butcher is out of range. #CL#
Butcher clinches up against the cage.
Butcher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Izmaylov smiles and moves away.
Izmaylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butcher is out of range and Izmaylov settles back down.
Butcher takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
Butcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conor Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Butcher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Izmaylov on his heels. He'll look to pass Izmaylov's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
Izmaylov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Izmaylov has wrist control.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Izmaylov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Butcher trying to control but Izmaylov is working from the bottom.
Izmaylov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher throwing strikes from guard but Izmaylov blocks nicely.
Izmaylov trying to keep a closed guard but Butcher is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Izmaylov keeping full guard, as Butcher tries to pass.
Butcher throwing strikes from guard but Izmaylov blocks nicely.
Butcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Izmaylov is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Butcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Butcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butcher postures up in Izmaylov's guard and throws a big left but Izmaylov blocks it.
Butcher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Butcher scores with the left hand. Izmaylov knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Izmaylov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Butcher trying to control but Izmaylov is working from the bottom.
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Izmaylov has his hands on Butcher's head, controlling the position.
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conor Butcher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Izmaylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butcher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Butcher - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Butcher. Beautiful body shot.
Izmaylov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Izmaylov stalks Butcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butcher's face. Butcher staggers backwards, shaken.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Izmaylov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Izmaylov misses.
Good exchange - Izmaylov coming out on top.
Izmaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Butcher misses
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Izmaylov backwards.
Butcher is working for takedown but Izmaylov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Izmaylov can't break the clinch.
Izmaylov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Butcher tries a body shot but Izmaylov blocks it.
#BC2#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Izmaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Izmaylov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butcher's head backwards.#CUT2#Conor Butcher's cut is getting worse.
Izmaylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Butcher instigates a clinch.
Izmaylov wants to get back to striking at distance but Butcher won't allow it.
Butcher tries to pull guard but Izmaylov holds him up against the cage and eventually Butcher drops back down to his feet.
Izmaylov gets underhooks to prevent Butcher's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izmaylov prevents the takedown attempt.
Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Izmaylov stops a takedown attempt from Butcher.
#BC2#
Izmaylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Izmaylov as he avoids it easily.
Izmaylov throws out a counter right but Butcher avoids it with no problem.
Butcher is looking to wear down Izmaylov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Butcher tries to clinch up
and Izmaylov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Butcher looks to clinch
and Izmaylov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov scores with a body shot.
Izmaylov lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Izmaylov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Butcher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Izmaylov lands with a nice body punch.
Izmaylov lands with a straight right. Butcher didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Conor Butcher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Butcher has Izmaylov up against the cage in a clinch.
Izmaylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Izmaylov is looking to break free of the clinch but Butcher has double underhooks.
Butcher looking for a takedown.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Izmaylov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Izmaylov is pressed up against the cage. Butcher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Izmaylov down to the mat. Izmaylov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Butcher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Izmaylov.
Butcher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Izmaylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Izmaylov lands.
Izmaylov connects with a leg kick.
Butcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Butcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Izmaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Butcher throws a looping overhand right but Izmaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Butcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Izmaylov pinned against the cage. Izmaylov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Izmaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Butcher off balance momentarily.
Izmaylov digs a good body shot into Butcher's ribs.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Izmaylov is trying to break free.#TD#
Butcher gets control of Izmaylov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Butcher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A slow jab from Butcher misses its intended target. #TD#
Butcher gets a takedown into half guard.
Izmaylov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Butcher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Izmaylov sprawls well initially but Butcher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izmaylov trying to control but Butcher postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Izmaylov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Butcher lands a couple of elbows.
Butcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butcher is in close to Izmaylov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Butcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butcher throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Izmaylov keeps moving.
Izmaylov is trying to control the position but Butcher postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Izmaylov keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Butcher cracks Izmaylov with a solid left hand.
Izmaylov trying to control the position.
Butcher throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Izmaylov is trying to control the position but Butcher postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Butcher looks to land a right hand but Izmaylov moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Butcher's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that misses.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Butcher's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov with a nice cross.
Potemkin Izmaylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Butcher gets a takedown into half guard.
Butcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Izmaylov is trying to maintain the position but Butcher is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Butcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Butcher working over Izmaylov with some ground and pound. Izmaylov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Izmaylov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Butcher wants to control but Izmaylov is keeping him busy.
Izmaylov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butcher.
Izmaylov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Butcher is pressing down on Izmaylov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Izmaylov is holding on for now.
Izmaylov wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Izmaylov is trying to control but can't.
Butcher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Izmaylov to regain full guard.
Butcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Butcher looking to pass the guard.
Izmaylov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conor Butcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butcher forces his way into half guard.
Izmaylov tries to get to full guard but Butcher has control of the leg.
Izmaylov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Butcher clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Izmaylov misses with a straight left.
Jab by Izmaylov.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butcher.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Izmaylov but Izmaylov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butcher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Izmaylov tries to sprawl but Butcher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Izmaylov pushes Butcher off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Butcher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Butcher misses.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Izmaylov saw that one coming.
Izmaylov lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Butcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Butcher with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Butcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but Izmaylov avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the cage.
Izmaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izmaylov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Izmaylov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Izmaylov jabs Butcher right on the nose. Butcher blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Izmaylov there.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Izmaylov throws a hook but Butcher blocks it.
Butcher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Izmaylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Butcher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izmaylov controlling the position.
Butcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Izmaylov keeps moving.
Izmaylov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Butcher is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Butcher throwing strikes from guard but Izmaylov blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butcher.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izmaylov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Butcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Izmaylov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Izmaylov pulls Butcher in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Butcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butcher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Izmaylov keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Butcher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Izmaylov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Izmaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Potemkin Izmaylov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butcher.
Butcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izmaylov. Izmaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Izmaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Butcher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Butcher takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Izmaylov defends it nicely.#T1#
A head kick from Izmaylov lands but Butcher takes it in his stride.
Izmaylov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Butcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butcher.
Izmaylov missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Butcher slaps the foot to one side.
Izmaylov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butcher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Butcher is looking to clinch.
Butcher swings for the body but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov counters with a body kick.
Izmaylov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##TD#
Butcher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Izmaylov is trying to defend but Butcher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Butcher is just content to waste time from the top position. Izmaylov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Izmaylov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butcher.
Butcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Izmaylov's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Butcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izmaylov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butcher is in close to Izmaylov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izmaylov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Izmaylov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Butcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izmaylov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Izmaylov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Butcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Izmaylov keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Izmaylov controls Butcher momentarily but Butcher frees himself.
Butcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Izmaylov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Butcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Izmaylov is keeping the position for now.
Butcher throwing strikes from guard but Izmaylov blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab by Butcher.
Butcher tries to move into range but Izmaylov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Izmaylov connects with a leg kick.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher feinted with a counter takedown.
Izmaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butcher is defended easily by Izmaylov.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conor Butcher.
I think Butcher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Conor Butcher retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 19
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Izmaylov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a glancing blow to the side of Izmaylov's head.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.
That kick from Izmaylov tenderised Barrengarry's leg. Barrengarry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barrengarry misses the body punch
and Izmaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrengarry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov blocks the body kick.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Barrengarry. That snapped Izmaylov's head back.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov misses with a left hand
and Barrengarry counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Izmaylov walks into a jab.#ROC#Izmaylov is rocked!
Barrengarry moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Barrengarry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A shot to the liver by Izmaylov. Beautiful body shot.
Izmaylov lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov feints a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.#T2#
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Izmaylov! But no joy.
Izmaylov throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Izmaylov cracks Barrengarry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barrengarry looks for the body kick but Izmaylov saw that one coming.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov throws a solid leg kick but Barrengarry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izmaylov.
Barrengarry misses with a shot to the body
and Izmaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Barrengarry defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Izmaylov lands with a nice body punch.
Izmaylov lands an overhand right.
Izmaylov missing with a left hand there. Barrengarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Izmaylov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Izmaylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barrengarry.
A lazy body kick from Izmaylov
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrengarry moves away.#T4#
Izmaylov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Izmaylov looks to throw the jab but Barrengarry is out of range.
Izmaylov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izmaylov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izmaylov slips a jab from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry connects with the punch.
Izmaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izmaylov.
Izmaylov feints a counter leg kick.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Barrengarry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Potemkin Izmaylov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barrengarry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barrengarry cracks Izmaylov with an open hand slap.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
Barrengarry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Izmaylov counters with a good low kick that Barrengarry was not able to check.
A jab from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Barrengarry throws a wild body kick that Izmaylov sees coming a mile off.
Izmaylov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Barrengarry misses with a left hand
and Izmaylov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with an uppercut. Izmaylov saw that one coming.
It seemed like Izmaylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Barrengarry.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barrengarry throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barrengarry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Izmaylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barrengarry doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Barrengarry.
Izmaylov slips a jab from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a jab when Izmaylov was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Izmaylov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Izmaylov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barrengarry momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrengarry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Izmaylov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a shot to the body
and Izmaylov counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrengarry throws a body kick that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a good, hard body kick but Barrengarry shrugs it off.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Barrengarry strikes.#T3#
Barrengarry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barrengarry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Izmaylov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Izmaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izmaylov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
Barrengarry throws an off balance right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barrengarry moves forwards but Izmaylov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Barrengarry is rocked!
Izmaylov fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Barrengarry out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Potemkin Izmaylov! Potemkin Izmaylov retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Potemkin Izmaylov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 16
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
Izmaylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Izmaylov misses with a few strikes there.
Barrengarry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Barrengarry slaps the foot to one side.
Barrengarry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barrengarry misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry scores with a hook to the body. Izmaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrengarry moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Barrengarry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Barrengarry saw that one coming.
Barrengarry is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Izmaylov scores with a spinning back kick!
Izmaylov scores with a nice right hand.
Barrengarry throws a right hand that misses
and Izmaylov counters with an inside leg kick.
Barrengarry looks to land a left hand but Izmaylov moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Izmaylov! But no joy.
Barrengarry scores with a leg kick.
Barrengarry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
A jab from Izmaylov misses.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy body shot
and Izmaylov counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Izmaylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Barrengarry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Barrengarry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Barrengarry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barrengarry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry stuns Izmaylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Izmaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Barrengarry pushes Izmaylov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barrengarry tries to throw a body punch but Izmaylov avoids it by throwing Barrengarry back against the cage. #T3#
Barrengarry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Izmaylov backwards. #BC2#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrengarry, as that shot connected.
Izmaylov blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Barrengarry. That snapped Izmaylov's head back.
Barrengarry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barrengarry wants to clinch.#T4#
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
Barrengarry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range and Barrengarry settles back down.
Izmaylov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barrengarry blocks it well.
Barrengarry misses with an uppercut. Izmaylov saw that one coming.
Izmaylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barrengarry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barrengarry fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov jabs Barrengarry right on the nose. Barrengarry blinks but takes it well.
Izmaylov tries a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
It looked like Barrengarry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Izmaylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov misses with a hook
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Logan Barrengarry will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Barrengarry takes the fight into the clinch.
Barrengarry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izmaylov is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrengarry has double underhooks.
Barrengarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Izmaylov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izmaylov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barrengarry working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry. #BC2#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch.
Izmaylov throws a low kick, looking for Barrengarry's leg but Barrengarry calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Barrengarry lands.
Barrengarry scores with a nice right hand.
Barrengarry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Izmaylov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Barrengarry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Izmaylov.
Barrengarry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izmaylov.
A jab lands there for Izmaylov.
Barrengarry tries to score with a low kick but Izmaylov moves his leg out of the way.
Izmaylov wants to slow Barrengarry down by chopping away at his legs.
Izmaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Izmaylov lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrengarry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Izmaylov dips to his left and cracks Barrengarry with an uppercut!#T2#
A big right from Izmaylov misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrengarry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Izmaylov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov slips under a jab.
Barrengarry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Izmaylov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barrengarry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Izmaylov scrambles back to his feet.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Barrengarry avoids it.#T3#
Barrengarry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Izmaylov at a distance.
Barrengarry misses with a straight right.
Izmaylov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Izmaylov, as that shot connected.
Barrengarry is looking to score with low kicks.
Barrengarry throws out a leg kick but Izmaylov moves out of range and Barrengarry only half commits.
Barrengarry lands a nice looking body kick.
Izmaylov moves away from the strike by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov unleashes a big counter combination but Barrengarry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Barrengarry misses its intended target.
Izmaylov lands a front kick.#T4#
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrengarry avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrengarry misses the target.
A big left from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Izmaylov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Barrengarry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barrengarry throws an off balance right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrengarry lands a nice hook to Izmaylov's body. Izmaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Logan Barrengarry will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Izmaylov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but Barrengarry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barrengarry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Barrengarry scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Izmaylov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Izmaylov.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Barrengarry moved away.
Barrengarry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Izmaylov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Barrengarry punishes Izmaylov's body with a nice straight punch.
Barrengarry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barrengarry moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIzmaylov.
Barrengarry connects with a jab.
Barrengarry lands a jab to Izmaylov's midsection.
Izmaylov slips under a jab.
Izmaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barrengarry at a distance.
Barrengarry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izmaylov throws out the jab.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrengarry digs a good hook to Izmaylov's body.
#T2#
Izmaylov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Barrengarry takes the fight into the clinch.
Barrengarry swings wildly with an uppercut but Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrengarry misses with some punches.
A short right from Barrengarry on the inside.
Barrengarry misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry lands a body shot.
Izmaylov working hard to break the clinch.
Izmaylov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barrengarry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izmaylov blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrengarry.
#T3##BC2#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Barrengarry has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Barrengarry throws a head punch that misses.
Barrengarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Izmaylov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barrengarry seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Izmaylov can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov. #BC2#
Izmaylov manages to break the clinch.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Izmaylov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barrengarry. That one must have hurt.
Barrengarry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.#CL#
Barrengarry darts in and clinches Izmaylov up against the cage.
Izmaylov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izmaylov is trying to force a seperation but Barrengarry has the dominant position.
Barrengarry tries to work over Izmaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izmaylov wants to break free but Barrengarry has control.
Barrengarry struggles to land a body shot inside as Izmaylov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with some punches.
Barrengarry lands with a right to the head.
Barrengarry prevents Izmaylov from breaking the clinch.
Izmaylov is trying to break the clinch but Barrengarry is controlling him.
Barrengarry throws a punch but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry scores with a shoulder strike.
Izmaylov blocking some punches.
Barrengarry struggles to land a body shot inside as Izmaylov controls his hands.
#BC2#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Barrengarry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Barrengarry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
Barrengarry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izmaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrengarry throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a lazy right hand but Barrengarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Izmaylov moves away from the strike by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barrengarry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmaylov. #T1#
Barrengarry throws out a leg kick but Izmaylov moves out of range and Barrengarry only half commits.
Barrengarry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izmaylov can do to turn this around?
Izmaylov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Izmaylov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barrengarry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Izmaylov thinking.
Izmaylov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barrengarry lands with an uppercut that bounces Izmaylov off the cage and back into range.
Izmaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Izmaylov lands with a right hand.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Barrengarry strikes.
Izmaylov lands a nice hook to Barrengarry's body. Barrengarry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands an overhand right.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry lands a nice looking body shot.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
A low kick from Izmaylov is predictable there
and Barrengarry counters with an outside leg kick.
Izmaylov checks a leg kick nicely.
Izmaylov throws out a counter right but Barrengarry avoids it with no problem.
Barrengarry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Barrengarry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry catches Izmaylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barrengarry with a nice cross.
Izmaylov throws a series of punches but Barrengarry avoids them all with ease.
Barrengarry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barrengarry looks to land a body kick but Izmaylov moved away.
Izmaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Barrengarry is wise to it.
Barrengarry avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Barrengarry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrengarry throws a lazy body kick
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Barrengarry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrengarry misses the target.
Barrengarry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izmaylov scores with a nice body kick.
Barrengarry misses with a body punch
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Barrengarry thows a leg kick but Izmaylov checks it
and Izmaylov counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Barrengarry is rocked!
Barrengarry walks straight into a right hand from Izmaylov - that's dropped him! Izmaylov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barrengarry from any more punishment! Barrengarry complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Potemkin Izmaylov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 8
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Steel Ii is looking to score with low kicks.
Steel Ii throws a hook but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Steel Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Izmaylov counters with a nice body kick.
Steel Ii lunges at Izmaylov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Izmaylov's hand.
Steel Ii lands a nice looking body kick.
Steel Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmaylov misses with a straight left.
Izmaylov connects with a right hand. Steel Ii shakes it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel Ii!
Alex Steel Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Ii takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Steel Ii.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Izmaylov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steel Ii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Ii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Steel Ii connects with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Izmaylov!
Steel Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izmaylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Ii off balance momentarily.
Steel Ii tries to clinch but Izmaylov is having none of it.
Steel Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel Ii connects with a right hand. Izmaylov shakes it off.
Steel Ii swings for the body but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Steel Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel Ii slips under a jab.
Steel Ii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Steel Ii saw that one coming.
Steel Ii thuds a left hand into Izmaylov's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Steel Ii.#T2#
Izmaylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Alex Steel Ii has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Izmaylov. That snapped Steel Ii's head back.
Steel Ii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel Ii misses with a low kick as Izmaylov jumps back.
Izmaylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel Ii misses with a low kick.
Steel Ii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Steel Ii's ribcage but misses.
Steel Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmaylov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel Ii connects with a high kick.
Izmaylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel Ii throws a body kick that misses
and Steel Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Steel Ii is rocked!
Steel Ii throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov throws a counter combo.
Oh Steel Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Steel Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel Ii. Izmaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick from Izmaylov lands but Steel Ii takes it in his stride.
Izmaylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Ii throws a lazy head kick
letting Izmaylov counter with a right hand.
Steel Ii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Izmaylov.#KD2#
Izmaylov lands a big right hand that sends Steel Ii crashing to the mat! Izmaylov stays standing though and waves Steel Ii back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Ii slips under a jab.
Steel Ii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Steel Ii throws a right hand that Izmaylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Izmaylov also avoids with ease.
Steel Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Izmaylov! Steel Ii is out on his feet! Izmaylov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Steel Ii is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Steel Ii is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 13
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis throws a leg kick but Izmaylov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Curtis moves into range and clinches up with Izmaylov.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis misses with a jab to the body
and Izmaylov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Curtis really felt that one!
Some wild striking there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov sets himself, and Curtis steps forward looking for the clinch! Izmaylov avoids it this time.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Izmaylov's defenses.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curtis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Izmaylov jabs at Curtis's body.
Izmaylov misses the jab.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Curtis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Izmaylov throws out a loose jab but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Curtis is looking to score with low kicks.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Izmaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curtis throws the kick towards the body but Izmaylov avoids it.
Curtis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Curtis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izmaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Izmaylov lands with a hook. Curtis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Izmaylov throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Izmaylov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Curtis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Izmaylov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Izmaylov scores with a push kick.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick
and Izmaylov counters with a solid body kick.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Izmaylov scores with a hook.
Izmaylov thumps Curtis with a low kick.#CL2#
Curtis darts in and clinches Izmaylov up against the cage.
Izmaylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Izmaylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izmaylov clobbers Curtis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Curtis lands a leg kick that knocks Izmaylov off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Izmaylov!
Izmaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Curtis slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Curtis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Curtis throws a lazy head kick
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izmaylov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Izmaylov shakes it off.
Curtis slips under a jab.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Izmaylov.
Curtis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Curtis avoids it.
A jab from Izmaylov finds it's way through Curtis's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis blocks the body kick.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Izmaylov.
Jab, jab by Izmaylov - just one landing.
Curtis blocks a low kick nicely.
Curtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Izmaylov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
Izmaylov misses with a looping left.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
Izmaylov is looking to slow Curtis down with leg kicks.
Curtis avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Curtis misses.
Izmaylov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Izmaylov is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Curtis.
Izmaylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Izmaylov digs a good hook to Curtis's body.
Izmaylov lands a big head kick that sends Curtis to the canvas! Izmaylov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 6
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele wants to clinch.
Perkele moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Izmaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perkele thinking.
Perkele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izmaylov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Izmaylov throws a shot from downtown. Perkele moves away and avoids it.
Perkele misses with a wild combination.
Izmaylov tries to work over Perkele's front leg with a kick but Perkele checks it.
Izmaylov throws a push kick but Perkele slaps the foot to one side.
Izmaylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Perkele misses the jab.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele misses with a few strikes there.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Izmaylov slips the punch.
Izmaylov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Izmaylov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Good leg kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov ducks right into an uppercut from Perkele.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Perkele avoids it.
Perkele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Izmaylov just manages to avoid it.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perkele if he has to take too many more of those.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
It seemed like Izmaylov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#It looks like Ispa Perkele has been cut.
Perkele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Perkele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Izmaylov can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Izmaylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izmaylov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perkele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perkele is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Izmaylov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Izmaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.#T2#
Izmaylov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Izmaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkele. That did some damage!
Izmaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perkele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Izmaylov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Perkele checks a low kick from Izmaylov.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perkele moves forwards but Izmaylov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perkele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Izmaylov moves forwards but Perkele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Izmaylov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Izmaylov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Izmaylov.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izmaylov looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Perkele misses with a straight left. #T3#
Izmaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perkele has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Perkele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele tries to throw a body punch but Izmaylov avoids it by throwing Perkele back against the cage.
Perkele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Izmaylov fails to land.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Perkele to work.
Perkele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Izmaylov's efforts to push away.
Izmaylov pushes Perkele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perkele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow.
Perkele leaning his opponent against the cage.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Perkele lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Izmaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
Perkele pressing his opponent against the cage.
Izmaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Izmaylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele tries to stall but Izmaylov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Izmaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Izmaylov.
Jab, jab by Perkele - just one landing.
Izmaylov slips a jab from Perkele.
Perkele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Perkele.
Perkele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perkele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perkele takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
Perkele lands with an uppercut that bounces Izmaylov off the cage and back into range.
Izmaylov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perkele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Izmaylov's shoulder, as Izmaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Izmaylov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.#T1#
Perkele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov connects with the punch.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Izmaylov thinks about the counter body kick.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov delivers a nice body kick.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Izmaylov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Perkele blocks it well.
Izmaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Izmaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Perkele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Izmaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Izmaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Izmaylov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izmaylov lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Izmaylov lands a really nice looking cross but Perkele seems unphased.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Izmaylov swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkele.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Izmaylov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perkele - the referee stops the clock and Izmaylov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perkele. Izmaylov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov keeps Perkele at a distance using the push kick.
Izmaylov tries to land a leg kick but Perkele saw it coming and moves away.
Perkele will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izmaylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick as Perkele jumps back.
Perkele is looking to chop away at Izmaylov's legs.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a nice body kick.
Perkele blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Izmaylov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Izmaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Izmaylov. Those never looked like landing.
Izmaylov defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Izmaylov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Perkele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Izmaylov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Izmaylov there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele throws a jab when Izmaylov was well out of range.#T4#
A cross from Izmaylov lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
A quick step to the side and Perkele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov throws a wild body kick that Perkele sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Izmaylov throws a good cross that connects.
Perkele is looking to clinch but Izmaylov is avoiding it.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Izmaylov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Izmaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#Ispa Perkele's cut is getting worse.
Izmaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ispa Perkele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Perkele.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perkele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Izmaylov circles away quickly and effectively.
Izmaylov swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkele.
Izmaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Izmaylov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Izmaylov slips a jab and a cross from Perkele.
Izmaylov lands an overhand right.#CL#
Perkele moves into the clinch successfully.
Perkele tries a body shot but Izmaylov blocks it.
#T1#
Izmaylov pushes Perkele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Izmaylov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Perkele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Izmaylov can turn it around.
Izmaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Perkele.
Perkele working aggressively here.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Perkele taking a breather.
Izmaylov lands with a left to the head.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izmaylov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Izmaylov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Izmaylov fails to land.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body.
Izmaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izmaylov lands a body shot.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Izmaylov back against the cage.
Izmaylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Izmaylov blocking some punches.
Izmaylov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
A right hook to the body lands for Izmaylov.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Izmaylov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perkele or not.
Perkele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Izmaylov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izmaylov tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Izmaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Izmaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Izmaylov.
A right hook to the body lands for Izmaylov.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
A short uppercut from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov works on Perkele's body with a couple of short punches.#T3##BC2#
Izmaylov manages to break the clinch.
Izmaylov lands with a shot to the body.
Izmaylov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Izmaylov lands with a hook. Perkele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Izmaylov slips a straight right by Perkele.
Izmaylov jabs Perkele right on the nose. Perkele blinks but takes it well.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perkele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Izmaylov as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Perkele is rocked!
Izmaylov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Perkele to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Perkele looks to clinch but Izmaylov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Perkele taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
During a confident post fight interview, Potemkin Izmaylov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle Finale
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izmaylov fakes the leg kick and cracks Barrengarry in the body.
Izmaylov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Izmaylov throws a front kick that sends Barrengarry stumbling back into the cage.
Izmaylov scoring well with a low kick there.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Barrengarry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izmaylov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Barrengarry catches Izmaylov right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov misses with a jab to the body
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Barrengarry moves in looking to clinch but Izmaylov pushes him off.
Izmaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy body kick from Izmaylov
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barrengarry avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
A leg kick checked by Barrengarry.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrengarry misses the target.
Barrengarry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barrengarry lands a head kick. Izmaylov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Izmaylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barrengarry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Izmaylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrengarry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Barrengarry avoids it.
Izmaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barrengarry at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barrengarry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Izmaylov thuds a left hand into Barrengarry's body.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barrengarry moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
It looked like Barrengarry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Izmaylov lands a jab to the head.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry scores with a punch to the head.
Barrengarry misses the jab.
Izmaylov misses with a kick to the body.
#T3##CL#
Barrengarry moves into range and clinches up with Izmaylov.
Izmaylov blocking some punches.
Izmaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Barrengarry.
A short left from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov lands a left hand.
Izmaylov tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
Izmaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Izmaylov lands with a left to the head.
Barrengarry misses with some punches.
Barrengarry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrengarry blocking some punches.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the head.
Izmaylov blocks an uppercut.
Izmaylov blocks a body shot from Barrengarry.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrengarry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
Barrengarry takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Barrengarry blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izmaylov working hard to break the clinch.
Izmaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrengarry backwards.
Barrengarry misses with a punch on the inside.
Izmaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrengarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrengarry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barrengarry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry scores with a shot to the side of Izmaylov's head.
Izmaylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrengarry misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov prevents a body shot from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Izmaylov.
A short right from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Potemkin Izmaylov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barrengarry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Izmaylov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Logan Barrengarry has been cut.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Izmaylov.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Izmaylov avoided it.
Barrengarry lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Barrengarry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrengarry tries to counter by clinching up but Izmaylov breaks away and moves out of range.
Barrengarry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barrengarry throws out a loose jab but Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrengarry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Izmaylov connects with a nice looking jab.
Barrengarry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barrengarry duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barrengarry tries to land a leg kick but Izmaylov saw it coming and moves away.
Izmaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrengarry's sensitive parts.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
Barrengarry wants to clinch.#T1#
Izmaylov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barrengarry jabs Izmaylov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Izmaylov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrengarry takes one on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Izmaylov!
#CL#
Barrengarry takes the fight into the clinch.
Logan Barrengarry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barrengarry pushes Izmaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Izmaylov tries a body shot but Barrengarry blocks it.
#BC2#
Izmaylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrengarry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Barrengarry has managed to clinch.
Izmaylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrengarry backwards.
Barrengarry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow.
Barrengarry prevents a body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izmaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Izmaylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Izmaylov on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov lands with a light punch inside.
Barrengarry lands a right hand.
Barrengarry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow.
Barrengarry misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Barrengarry tries a body shot but Izmaylov blocks it.
Barrengarry digs a right hand into Izmaylov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Izmaylov's gas tank.
Barrengarry is leaning against Izmaylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry blocks a body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov blocking some punches.
Barrengarry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Izmaylov blocks a body shot from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry scores with a shot to the side of Izmaylov's head.
Izmaylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrengarry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrengarry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izmaylov lands with a left to the head.
Barrengarry misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Izmaylov blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry tries a body shot but Izmaylov blocks it.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Izmaylov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov. #T4#
Barrengarry throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barrengarry misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrengarry blocking some punches.
Izmaylov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barrengarry seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Izmaylov can turn it around.
Izmaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izmaylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrengarry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Izmaylovs head.
Barrengarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Izmaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry lands a hook that snaps the head of Izmaylov backwards. #BC2#
Izmaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Izmaylov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Izmaylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands with an uppercut that bounces Barrengarry off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Logan Barrengarry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Logan Barrengarry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
A low kick lands for Izmaylov.
Barrengarry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Barrengarry tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmaylov with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Izmaylov.#CL#
Barrengarry pushes Izmaylov up against the cage in a clinch.
Izmaylov blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrengarry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Barrengarry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izmaylov prevents a body shot from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov blocks a body shot from Barrengarry. #T1#
Barrengarry lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrengarry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry lands a body punch.
Barrengarry pushes Izmaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Izmaylov.
Barrengarry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izmaylov pushes Barrengarry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Izmaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrengarry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Izmaylov breaks from the clinch.
Barrengarry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov scores with a hook.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Barrengarry counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Izmaylov lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrengarry has a couple of punches blocked by Izmaylov.
A short right from Barrengarry on the inside.
Izmaylov blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrengarry tries to work over Izmaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izmaylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izmaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov blocking some punches.
Barrengarry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Izmaylov misses with the head strike.
Barrengarry lands a left hand.
Izmaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrengarry misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrengarry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Barrengarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izmaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Izmaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izmaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izmaylov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
Izmaylov prevents a body shot from Barrengarry.
Izmaylov gets through Barrengarry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrengarry can't find room to land a body shot as Izmaylov controls the action.
Izmaylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izmaylov lands with a left to the head.
Barrengarry blocks an uppercut.
Barrengarry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrengarry. #T4#
Izmaylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrengarry.
Izmaylov cracks Barrengarry with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov gets through Barrengarry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrengarry lands with a left to the head.
Barrengarry swings wildly with an uppercut but Izmaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izmaylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrengarry misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry. #BC2#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the side of Izmaylov's head but Izmaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a fast counter high kick but Barrengarry manages to duck under it in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Barrengarry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrengarry throws out the jab.
Izmaylov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barrengarry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Izmaylov scores with a nice body kick.
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrengarry. That did some damage!
Izmaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrengarry's sensitive parts.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Izmaylov misses.
Izmaylov misses with a straight right.
A cross from Izmaylov lands.
Barrengarry lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Izmaylov lands with a hook. Barrengarry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, jab by Barrengarry - just one landing.
Barrengarry pushes Izmaylov away with a front kick.
Izmaylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Izmaylov is rocked!
Izmaylov throws a sloppy body shot
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand.
Izmaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrengarry finish him?
Izmaylov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Barrengarry lands a right hand from hell, dropping Izmaylov. Barrengarry pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Barrengarry!
During a confident post fight interview, Logan Barrengarry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle RD#2
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Wittman takes the fight into the clinch.
Izmaylov lands a right hand.
Wittman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izmaylov lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Izmaylov.
Wittman working aggressively here.
Izmaylov blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wittman backwards.
Wittman can't find room to land a body shot as Izmaylov controls the action.
Wittman misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Izmaylov as the two fighters clinch.
Wittman can't find room to land a body shot as Izmaylov controls the action.
Izmaylov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Izmaylov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Izmaylov on the inside.
Izmaylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izmaylov blocks a body shot from Wittman .
Izmaylov scores with a hook to the body.
Wittman tries a body shot but Izmaylov blocks it.
Wittman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wittman tries a body shot but Izmaylov blocks it.
#T1#
Izmaylov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wittman backwards.
Izmaylov gets through Wittman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wittman .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Izmaylov works on Wittman 's body with a couple of short punches.
Wittman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow.
Izmaylov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Izmaylov.
Wittman is breathing heavily.
Wittman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izmaylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Izmaylov lands a nice uppercut.
Izmaylov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Izmaylov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Izmaylov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Izmaylov. #ROC2#Wittman is rocked!
Izmaylov pushes Wittman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Izmaylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Izmaylov pushes Wittman away with a front kick.#KD2#
Izmaylov cracks Wittman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Izmaylov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wittman to stand back up!
Oh Wittman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Trey Wittman has been cut.#T2#
Izmaylov lands a nice looking body shot.
Izmaylov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Wittman 's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Izmaylov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Potemkin Izmaylov!
A victorious Potemkin Izmaylov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle RD#1
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Vela off balance momentarily.
Vela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Izmaylov swivels and escapes.
Izmaylov leaves Vela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Izmaylov thinks about the counter body kick.
Vela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Izmaylov counters with a huge head kick that drops Vela! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
After winning the bout, Potemkin Izmaylov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Izmaylov sprawls well. Izmaylov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Izmaylov cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roberts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Izmaylov - the referee stops the clock and Roberts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Izmaylov. Roberts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Izmaylov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roberts really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izmaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Izmaylov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Izmaylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Izmaylov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roberts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Izmaylov drops Roberts with a huge uppercut! Roberts drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Izmaylov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
A victorious Potemkin Izmaylov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 2
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O'Malley tries to clinch but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O'Malley throws a shot to the body.
O'Malley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Izmaylov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. O'Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'Malley misses with a double jab
and Izmaylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Izmaylov takes a swing at O'Malley 's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov throws a wild body kick that O'Malley sees coming a mile off.
O'Malley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Izmaylov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Malley misses with a double jab
and Izmaylov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Izmaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O'Malley .
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but O'Malley saw that one coming.
Izmaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O'Malley lands a nice hook to Izmaylov's body. Izmaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Izmaylov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O'Malley .
Izmaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O'Malley .
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O'Malley .
O'Malley misses with an uppercut
and Izmaylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O'Malley ducks under a wild hook from Izmaylov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
A nice inside leg kick there by O'Malley . That's going to slow Izmaylov down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Izmaylov throws a body punch but O'Malley moves out of range. #T2#
O'Malley throws a looping overhand right but Izmaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
O'Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Izmaylov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
O'Malley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Izmaylov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O'Malley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Izmaylov!
Izmaylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O'Malley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Izmaylov is looking to wear down O'Malley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O'Malley misses with a series of wild punches.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
O'Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
O'Malley moves away from the strike by Izmaylov.
Nice uppercut there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O'Malley .
O'Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Izmaylov. That did some damage!
O'Malley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Malley .
The fighters circle momentarily. O'Malley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O'Malley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Izmaylov counters with a thumping low kick.
Izmaylov with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
O'Malley takes one on the button.
Izmaylov misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Izmaylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O'Malley takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
O'Malley misses with a hook
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Izmaylov misses the target.
O'Malley wants to clinch but Izmaylov slips to the side
and O'Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izmaylov thumps O'Malley with a low kick.
Izmaylov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of O'Malley 's head.
Nice shot by Izmaylov.
O'Malley tries to clinch there but Izmaylov circles away.
Sloppy strikes from O'Malley . Those never looked like landing.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Izmaylov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Izmaylov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that round.
That's time! Izmaylov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Izmaylov with a nice calf kick.
Izmaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'Malley can do to turn this around?
Izmaylov is looking to land body kicks.
O'Malley wants to counter with a clinch but Izmaylov pushes him away.
Izmaylov swings for the body but O'Malley moves out of range.
Izmaylov connects with a crisp jab.
Izmaylov misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and O'Malley moves into the clinch.
O'Malley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
O'Malley avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O'Malley .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Malley keeps control of Izmaylov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Izmaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izmaylov misses with a body punch.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Izmaylov.
#BC#
Izmaylov breaks the clinch.
Izmaylov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Izmaylov lands a front kick.
O'Malley moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
Izmaylov throws a combination. O'Malley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Izmaylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O'Malley if he has to take too many more of those.
Patrick O'Malley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O'Malley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Izmaylov checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Izmaylov.
O'Malley moves away from the strike by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the side of O'Malley 's head but O'Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Izmaylov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O'Malley throws a hook but Izmaylov avoids it easily.#T2#
O'Malley throws a right and a left that both miss.
O'Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but O'Malley saw that one coming.
O'Malley tries a low kick but Izmaylov avoids it.
A nice combination there by O'Malley .
A punch combination from O'Malley misses.
Izmaylov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O'Malley dodges the punch combination from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a low kick as O'Malley jumps back.
Izmaylov checks a leg kick.
O'Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Izmaylov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Izmaylov throws a sloppy body shot
and O'Malley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Izmaylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O'Malley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Izmaylov - that will leave a mark!
Izmaylov scores with a nice body kick.
Izmaylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O'Malley throws a front kick aimed at Izmaylov's knee but Izmaylov avoids it well.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick which misses O'Malley 's front leg but catches the back leg as O'Malley tries to avoid it.
Izmaylov scoring well with a low kick there.
O'Malley throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Izmaylov was looking to counter with a kick there.
O'Malley misses with a hook
and Izmaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izmaylov misses with a looping left.
O'Malley wants to counter the offense by Izmaylov and move into the clinch position.
Izmaylov scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O'Malley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Izmaylov.#T4#
Izmaylov misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and O'Malley moves into the clinch.
Izmaylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Izmaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Malley 's elbow.
O'Malley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O'Malley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Izmaylov has a couple of punches blocked by O'Malley .
Izmaylov lands with a light punch inside.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as O'Malley controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Izmaylov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Izmaylov has a couple of punches blocked by O'Malley .
O'Malley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Izmaylov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Izmaylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
O'Malley misses with a double jab.
O'Malley misses with a series of wild punches.
O'Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov.
O'Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov lets loose with a powerful body kick. O'Malley will feel that in the morning.
O'Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O'Malley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Izmaylov - the referee stops the clock and O'Malley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Izmaylov. O'Malley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
O'Malley moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
O'Malley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Izmaylov scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Izmaylov. #T1#
O'Malley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izmaylov counters with a low kick, right behind O'Malley 's knee.
Izmaylov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O'Malley connects with a looping right hand.
O'Malley 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izmaylov scores with a head kick.
Izmaylov throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and O'Malley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Izmaylov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O'Malley trying to control the position but instead, Izmaylov has worked for underhooks and has pushed O'Malley into the cage.
O'Malley blocking some punches.
#T2#
Izmaylov has a couple of punches blocked by O'Malley .
Izmaylov misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from O'Malley .
O'Malley misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Izmaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov lands a hook that snaps the head of O'Malley backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Malley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Izmaylov fails to land.
Izmaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Izmaylov working aggressively here.
#TD2#
O'Malley jumps into guard, dragging Izmaylov to the mat.
Izmaylov is fighting to break O'Malley 's control of his arms but O'Malley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Patrick O'Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O'Malley wants to sweep here but Izmaylov controlling him for the moment.
Izmaylov wants to control from the top but O'Malley keeps moving.
O'Malley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
O'Malley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Potemkin Izmaylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Izmaylov trying to control the position.
O'Malley advances position into side control!
O'Malley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
O'Malley controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
O'Malley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Izmaylov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Izmaylov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
Our winner, Potemkin Izmaylov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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